Uzbekistan to Build Central Asia’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant

Uzbekistan has announced plans to construct the region’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in a landmark move for Central Asia’s green energy sector.

The cutting-edge plant will be located in the Tuprakkala district of the Khorezm region and developed by the international company Allied Biofuels, with an estimated investment of $5.9 billion, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

The ambitious project was officially launched at the International Investment Forum in Khiva, where Allied Biofuels CEO Alfred Benedict and Khorezm Regional Governor Jurabek Rahimov signed a key agreement to advance the venture. The local government has allocated land for the facility and committed to providing vital water infrastructure to support its operations.

Once completed, the biorefinery will be the first fully integrated facility of its kind in Central Asia. It is expected to produce annually 382,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel, 152,000 tons of electro-synthetic fuel (e-SAF), and 11,000 tons of renewable diesel. The plant will utilize green hydrogen generated via a 2 GW electrolysis process, reflecting the latest innovations in clean energy technology.

Allied Biofuels representatives noted that the project supports Uzbekistan’s national target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, marking a significant step in reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Describing the deal as “historic,” CEO Alfred Benedict emphasized its importance for the company’s global expansion plans. Governor Rahimov highlighted the project’s potential to position Khorezm as a leader in green energy development, promising to create hundreds of jobs and deliver substantial economic benefits to the region.

Allied Biofuels officially established its presence in Uzbekistan in July 2025. The company’s CEO also heads Allied Green Ammonia, based in Australia. Earlier in 2024, Allied Biofuels signed a memorandum of understanding with the Uzbek government to invest around $5.5 billion in renewable energy projects nationwide.

The initiative has the backing of the highest levels of government, with regional officials briefing President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the project. Initial investments are set at $820 million, including plans to install 4 GW of solar panels across 5,500 hectares to supply renewable power to the biorefinery.