On February 2, 2026, Wanrong Environment and the Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency of the State Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed the Waste Supply Agreement for the Bukhara Region Waste-to-Energy Project in Uzbekistan and held a grand launch ceremony at the project site. Zaripov Botir Komilovich, Governor of the Bukhara Region of Uzbekistan, Sharifbek Khasanov, Director of the Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency of the State Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, and Shan Chao, Chairman of Wanrong Environment, attended the ceremony and witnessed this important moment.
At the ceremony, Zaripov Botir Komilovich, Governor of the Bukhara Region, pointed out that the project is an important measure to implement Uzbekistan's "green economy" concept and promote sustainable development. He also noted that it is a model of pragmatic cooperation under the comprehensive strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China. He stated that the state government will fully support the project construction and looks forward to it driving local industrial upgrading, improving the ecological environment, and creating employment opportunities.
Sharifbek Hasanov, Director of the Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency, emphasized that the project actively responds to the President of Uzbekistan's initiative to promote the resource utilization of waste and is a key part of building a modern waste treatment system. He stated that the implementation of the project will effectively enhance the region's waste treatment capacity and promote ecologically sustainable development. He also praised Wagnon Environment as a reliable partner in this field.
In his address, Shan Chao, Chairman of Wagnenergo, expressed his gratitude to the Uzbek government at all levels and the Bukhara region for providing a favorable business environment and strong support. He stated that Wagnenergo will fully leverage its technological and operational advantages in the field of waste-to-energy incineration to dedicate itself to building the project into an environmental protection demonstration project in Central Asia. This commitment aims to comprehensively showcase a modern, intelligent, and environmentally friendly waste treatment model, assisting local environmental governance, energy structure optimization, and coordinated economic and social development.
It is reported that the Wagnenergo Uzbekistan Bukhara Waste-to-Energy Incineration Project is located in the Bukhara region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It adopts a build-operate-transfer (BOT) operation model, with the concession covering the entire area of the Bukhara and Navoi regions, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 billion yuan.
The project is designed to process 1,500 tons of municipal solid waste per day and is equipped with two 750 t/d mechanical grate incinerators, two sets of medium-temperature and ultra-high-pressure waste heat boilers, one 50 MW condensing steam turbine, and one 50 MW generator set. After commissioning, it is expected to process approximately 547,500 tons of waste annually, create over 120 direct jobs, drive the development of related industries, and achieve the synergistic improvement of environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Against the global backdrop of addressing climate change and promoting energy transition, Wagnon Environment, as an environmental protection enterprise specializing in waste-to-resource utilization, continues to promote its mature waste treatment and green power generation models to a broader international market. The company looks forward to sharing its experience and cooperating with more countries and regions. Through pragmatic and sustainable project practices, it aims to help various locations enhance their waste treatment capabilities, optimize their energy structures, and jointly promote green and low-carbon development.
Wagnon Environment is willing to work with partners from various countries to contribute corporate strength to global environmental governance and clean energy initiatives.
