Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the commissioning ceremony held in the city of Bekabad.
According to a statement released by the Presidential Press Office, the newly commissioned casting and rolling complex will significantly advance the use of energy-efficient technologies and digital solutions, improve workforce productivity, and enhance the quality of manufactured steel products. The statement highlighted that the facility represents a historic milestone for Uzbekistan’s industrial sector as the country’s first domestic hot-rolled steel sheet production plant.
Facility to Produce 1.04 Million Tonnes of Hot-Rolled Coils
Established on an 18-hectare site, the new complex is expected to meet Uzbekistan’s growing demand for steel products while creating employment opportunities for approximately 1,200 people.
The facility will increase Uzbekistan’s total steel production capacity to 2 million tonnes per year, including 1.04 million tonnes of hot-rolled coils (HRC).
Constructed in cooperation with Italy-based Danieli, the plant will feature a fully integrated continuous casting system for the first time, with all process equipment operating as part of a unified production line. Manufacturing operations will be managed through a centralized control system, enabling higher levels of automation, operational efficiency, and process optimization.
Utilization of Domestic Iron Ore Resources
The statement noted that the plant aims to primarily utilize locally sourced raw materials to meet its iron ore requirements. Uzbekistan is reported to have approximately 1.5 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves, and with the commissioning of the Tebinbulak deposit, the country is expected to reach an annual steel production capacity of 1 million tonnes within the next three to four years.
The Surun-Ota deposit is expected to supply approximately 600,000 tonnes of iron ore annually. To process this resource, Uzbek Metallurgical Plant has announced plans to construct a modern metallurgical facility with an investment of USD 180 million.
New Investments and Establishment of an Ecological Technology Industrial Park
The company also plans to gradually modernize its steel grinding media production lines over the next three years through a USD 30 million investment program. The upgrade is expected to increase annual production capacity from 250,000 tonnes to 500,000 tonnes.
In addition, an Uzbekistan Ecological Technology Industrial Park will be established within the plant’s premises. Six projects with a total investment value of USD 70 million are planned for implementation this year.
The industrial park will support the production of large-diameter pipes, overhead travelling cranes, and filtration equipment, creating approximately 660 new jobs while strengthening Uzbekistan’s industrial manufacturing capabilities.
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