BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex (TMK) has signed a trilateral memorandum of cooperation with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and green hydrogen technology provider Hygreen Energy to develop large-scale green industrial projects in Uzbekistan.
This was reflected in the statement by the TMK.
The agreement aims to support the construction of modern green hydrogen production facilities under the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing (EPC+F) model, combining engineering, equipment supply, construction, and project financing.
The partners plan to assess the development of advanced electrolyzer complexes in the Nurabad and Akhangaran districts, while exploring opportunities to attract international financing for the projects.
The cooperation will also focus on expanding collaboration in engineering, project management, and the transfer of advanced hydrogen technologies to Uzbekistan, alongside the introduction of innovative industrial solutions for the deep processing of critical minerals and the development of low-carbon metallurgy.
"The signing of the memorandum marks another important step toward establishing a modern industrial cluster in Uzbekistan that combines deep processing of critical minerals, advanced technologies, and green energy solutions," TMK said.
CCECC, one of China's leading international engineering companies, brings extensive experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects worldwide. Hygreen Energy is among the fastest-growing companies in the green hydrogen sector, specializing in electrolyzer manufacturing and integrated hydrogen energy solutions deployed in major international projects.
The memorandum aligns with Uzbekistan's broader strategy to diversify its industrial base, increase value-added processing of critical minerals, and accelerate the transition toward low-carbon manufacturing. Green hydrogen is expected to play a key role in decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, including metallurgy, while supporting the country's ambitions to become a regional center for sustainable industrial production.
According to TMK, the planned initiatives are expected to strengthen Uzbekistan's position as a regional hub for critical mineral processing and green industrial technologies by combining advanced manufacturing, clean energy solutions, and international investment with modern industrial infrastructure.
