Japan mulls participation in modernization of gas transportation system of Uzbekistan

AKIPRESS.COM - The Japanese delegation led by Shin Hosaka, Director-General of the Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, held talks in the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan. The sides noted a promising cooperation with such companies as Mitsubishi Corporation, Yokogawa Corporation и Marubeni Corporation.
Possible implementation of the second phase of Uzbekistan's gas transportation system modernization and has infrastructure management by Marubeni Corporation and introduction of the automated system of process management by Yokogawa was discussed during the talks.
The Uzbek side suggested cooperation in financing of construction of 4 combined cycle plants at the Navoi thermal power plant, construction of combined cycle plant at Syrdarya thermal power plant, other projects.
The Uzbek oil and gas company together with Mitsubishi Corporation are studying feasibility of the proposed projects. The memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed.
The memorandum of understanding was signed with Yokogawa Corporation in automation of Uzbek oil and gas company's technological processes. The sides are preparing for signing of the framework agreement.