BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
Uzbekistani and Japan discussed the implementation of projects aimed at developing the energy sector of Uzbekistan to improve the heat supply system and introduce advanced Japanese technologies into production, Trend reports citing Uzbek embassy in Japan.
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan held a meeting with the general manager of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Keiichi Onuki, as well as the general manager and assistant general manager of the Marubeni Company Satoshi Fuji and Yutaka Makino.
During the talks, representatives of the companies shared information on the results of the visit to Uzbekistan and the successful completion of the project for the introduction of highly efficient cogeneration gas turbine units with a capacity of 17 MW.
It was noted that the project is being implemented in accordance with decree of the president of Uzbekistan on measures to implement the project on introduction highly efficient cogeneration gas turbine technologies at Fergana CHPP (Combined Heat and Power Plant) and Fergana boiler house RK-3.
The project provides for the introduction of highly efficient cogeneration gas turbine units at the Fergana CHPP with a capacity of 17 MW. It is expected that the implementation of the project will increase the generating capacity of the Fergana Valley and will allow Fergana CHPP to additionally generate 197.24 million kWh of electricity annually, as well as 214,500 Gcal of thermal energy.
According to the information, at the first stage of the project, a 7 MW gas turbine unit was commissioned in December 2019, located 17 kilometers from Fergana CHP JSC next to the boiler house RK-3.
The parties also discussed prospects for further cooperation in the implementation of other projects aimed at developing the energy sector of Uzbekistan, in particular, to improve the heat supply system and introduce advanced Japanese technologies into production.
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