ACWA Power Commences Construction on Green Hydrogen Project in Uzbekistan

ACWA Power, renowned as the world’s largest private water desalination company and a trailblazer in energy transition, commenced the initial phase of a groundbreaking 3,000 tonne-per-year green hydrogen endeavor in Uzbekistan.

The inauguration of this visionary project was marked by the presence of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, and His Excellency Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment. Distinguished attendees included Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov, the Ministry of Finance representatives, the governor of Syrdarya region, Uztransgaz Chairman, and Mr. Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of ACWA Power.

Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of ACWA Power, expressed profound honor in spearheading Uzbekistan’s maiden green hydrogen initiative, emphasizing its pivotal role in the country’s energy evolution. He conveyed gratitude to all contributors and reaffirmed the commitment to further collaboration and investment in Uzbekistan’s sustainable future.

“The leadership of Uzbekistan entrusting our capabilities for the nation’s first green hydrogen project is an immense honor. This signifies a significant milestone in Uzbekistan’s energy transformation, and ACWA Power is proud to lead this initiative. I extend my gratitude to all contributors and reaffirm our commitment to continue collaborating and investing in Uzbekistan’s bright, sustainable future,” remarked Mohammad Abunayyan.

The project’s development will unfold across two phases. The ongoing first phase involves a 3,000 tonne green ammonia pilot project, initiated subsequent to the signing of hydrogen purchase and power purchase agreements in May 2023. Following its completion, the second phase will harness 2.4 GW of wind energy to facilitate the production of 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.

This venture represents ACWA Power’s second large-scale green hydrogen endeavor, following the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia, a collaborative effort between ACWA Power, NEOM, and Air Products.

With Uzbekistan ranking as ACWA Power’s second-largest investment market, the company’s enduring commitment is evidenced by a portfolio encompassing 12 projects, predominantly renewable, within the nation’s landscape