SUEZ, a French-based utility company signed two agreements with Uzbek authorities to enhance water management and environmental transformation efforts in the country. 

SUEZ and UzSuvtaminot signed a Term Sheet for a two-year service and supply contract, paving the way for a long-term Public-Private Partnership in the Surxondaryo region. The agreement covers the districts of Sariyoso, Denov, Shorchi, and Kumqorgon, home to one million residents. It focuses on key improvements such as network enhancements, including leak repairs and extensions, as well as equipment maintenance and customer service development. 

Additionally, SUEZ will provide advanced management tools, including GIS and hypervision systems, while also training local water authority teams to strengthen their expertise.

In the field of education, SUEZ has partnered with the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME-NRU) to establish a water university chair. 

This initiative aims to enhance collaboration in water management education and research, offering students opportunities for internships and hands-on training within SUEZ projects in Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the agreement includes provisions to support applications from Uzbek students seeking to pursue higher education in France.

Pierre Pauliac, Interim Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer Water at SUEZ, emphasized the company’s long-term commitment, stating, “These new agreements demonstrate our dedication to supporting Uzbekistan with top-tier water solutions and training the next generation of environmental professionals.”

SUEZ has been a key partner in Uzbekistan’s water sector since 2018, improving infrastructure in Tashkent and beyond. In May, speaking at the Tashkent Investor’s Forum, CEO Sabrina Soussan reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment, announcing a €5bn investment over the next five to seven years to modernize water and wastewater services.