Uzbekistan to produce methane from biogas in new waste-to-energy project
Pilot project backed by Japanese grant aims to cut emissions, promote circular economy, and boost green energy in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is set to launch a pilot project to produce methane from biogas, aiming to transform biological waste into clean energy and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy.
According to Daryo News, the initiative was finalized during a recent meeting between Uzbek Minister of Ecology Aziz Abdukhakimov and Haruki Yamasaki, CEO of Japan’s Le One Co. The project will be funded by a $4 million grant from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and implemented between 2025 and 2030.
The pilot will construct a methane production facility using advanced Japanese purification systems to convert organic waste into biogas. Officials say the project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensure safe waste disposal, and produce agricultural biohumus — while showcasing a scalable model for clean, energy-efficient waste management.
The initiative is part of Uzbekistan’s broader push to align national development with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to strengthen its circular economy. Authorities emphasized that using biogas as an alternative energy source holds significant promise for both environmental and economic sustainability.
A successful test run in early June in the Tashkent region already demonstrated the technology’s potential, with synthetic methane produced using Japanese systems and a propane-air mix. The pilot facility will build on these results and serve as a foundation for future national expansion.
Following the talks, both sides agreed to draft a formal cooperation agreement between Le One Co and Uzbekistan’s Agency for Waste Management and Development of the Circular Economy. The agreement will define the responsibilities of each party and set the stage for project rollout.
As climate pressures intensify and countries seek cleaner energy pathways, Uzbekistan’s latest move signals a strategic investment in green innovation and international collaboration to meet its environmental targets.
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