SAF project in Uzbekistan signs key land, water agreements with Khorezm regional government

Allied Biofuels FE LLC Uzbekistan announced Oct. 2 the signing of key land and water agreements with the Khorezm regional government, marking a critical milestone in the implementation of its green aviation fuel project in Tuproqqala district in Khorezm.

This planned initiative represents an investment of USD$5.9 billion and will establish Central Asia’s first fully integrated biorefinery for zero-carbon aviation fuels.

The facility is designed to produce 382,000 tons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), 152,000 tons per year of electro SAF (eSAF) and 11,000 tons per year of renewable diesel, supported by 2 gigawatts of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.

The project represents the first step toward creating a climate-aligned aviation fuel supply chain in Uzbekistan and positioning the Khorezm region as an emerging hub for sustainable energy and industrial innovation.

The agreements were finalized during the International Investment Forum in Khiva, where Khorezm Gov. Jurabek Rakhimov met with a delegation led by Alfred Benedict, chairman and managing director.

The discussions focused on next steps to advance the “Production of Environmentally Friendly Aviation Fuel” project following execution of the land and water agreements, which have now secured the essential resources required for project development.

The project is aligned with Uzbekistan’s national climate ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

By producing zero-carbon fuel at scale, the Khorezm SAF, eSAF and green diesel will displace fossil-fuel use in transport and industry, lowering greenhouse-gas emissions and advancing the country’s green-energy transition.

In addition to its environmental benefits, the investment is expected to generate hundreds of skilled jobs and strengthen Uzbekistan’s position as a regional hub for green energy.

“This agreement is a landmark moment for Allied Biofuels and for Khorezm,” Benedict said. “By combining international expertise with local support, we are creating a facility that will not only supply SAF at scale but also help Uzbekistan achieve its ambitious net-zero targets while fostering economic growth in the region.”

Rakhimov expressed his gratitude to the company representatives for choosing the Khorezm region for the implementation of this project.

He emphasized that the implementation of this project will further strengthen the region’s position as a green-energy center, create hundreds of jobs through the investments made, and make a significant contribution to the further development of the regional economy.

He also announced that he would personally take control of the issues of providing the necessary land and infrastructure for implementation of the project.

Once operational, the facility will become a flagship example of environmentally sustainable industry, according to Allied Biofuels, generating significant volumes of SAF and eSAF for domestic and international markets.

The project underscores the region’s strategic commitment to climate-conscious growth, renewable energy innovation and economic development.