Saneg has completed the installation of an automated vapor recovery system at its oil storage sites in Karshi and Mubarek, the company’s press service told Kursiv Uzbekistan.
When crude oil is stored in tanks, temperature fluctuations and transfer operations cause hydrocarbon vapors—known as “breathing gases”—to form.
Without specialized recovery systems, over 8 mln cubic meters of these vapors are lost annually—equivalent to more than 160,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. Offsetting this would require planting over 7 mln trees.
«The project aims to reduce harmful emissions, enhance environmental and industrial safety, and minimize hydrocarbon losses during storage,» the company said.
The system was developed by GRDC, with investment and support provided by Swiss firm VEMA Carbon.
The launch of this automated solution is expected to cut Saneg’s carbon footprint by more than 160,000 tons of CO₂ per year. The initiative is part of the company’s long-term strategy for decarbonization and production modernization.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that Uzbekistan is expanding its presence in Eurasian logistics, seeking to evolve from a simple transit territory into a key player in international transport.
