Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has ordered an increase in coal mining at deposits in Surkhandarya region. The head of state pointed out insufficient utilization of reserves in the region, where only 1% of explored resources are extracted annually. He noted that the region's deposits should form the basis for industrial development and the creation of new production facilities.

As reported by presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov, at a meeting in Surkhandarya, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that despite having 100 million tons of reserves, extraction volumes remain extremely low. Responsible officials have been instructed to begin development this year at the "Sanjar" deposit in Boysun district and "Oqsuv" deposit in Oltinsoy district, and next year at the "Fangart" deposit.

Special attention is given to attracting investments: South African company Sasol has expressed interest in producing polypropylene, polyethylene, and rubber from coal, while Chinese investors are ready to invest a billion dollars in developing the "Qorakon", "Jemsonit", "Chuqur", and "Bayram-1" deposits in Saryosiyo district.

The task has been set to form industrial clusters around these deposits and prepare projects worth at least $200 million for the needs of the electrical engineering, chemical, metallurgical, and automotive industries.

Previously, Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a presentation on the development strategy for the coal and uranium industries. The head of state outlined ambitious goals to increase resource extraction and deep processing of raw materials, which should serve as a driver for the country's energy and chemical sectors.

Source: podrobno.uz