The Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee (IRNS Committee) under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in industrial safety, asset integrity, and risk-based inspection practices across the country’s oil and gas infrastructure.
The agreement establishes a framework for technical collaboration focused on consultancy, advisory support, technical dialogue, and knowledge exchange aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s industrial safety framework and advancing internationally recognized practices in asset integrity management.
The cooperation is expected to support improvements in regulatory capabilities, risk management processes, and long-term energy security while helping safeguard critical oil and gas assets and related industrial infrastructure.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Isoqjonov Akhadkhan Ikromjonovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, said: “This cooperation with ROSEN represents an important step toward strengthening Uzbekistan’s industrial and oil and gas safety framework. By leveraging international expertise and experience, we seek to enhance regulatory oversight, build national technical capacity, and ensure that our infrastructure development supports sustainable growth and public safety for future generations.”
The initiative also emphasizes the review and adaptation of international best practices to align with Uzbekistan’s national operating conditions and regulatory priorities. According to the organizations, the long-term objective is to strengthen public safety, environmental protection, and secure energy supply through improved infrastructure integrity management.
ROSEN Group stated that the agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing inspection methodologies and technical excellence through close cooperation with national regulatory authorities.
“This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to safety, transparency, and technical excellence. By working closely with the IRNS Committee, we aim to support Uzbekistan in the study and potential adaptation of proven integrity and inspection practices in a way that is fully aligned with local regulatory needs and long-term national priorities. Effective infrastructure integrity is fundamental to public safety and energy security,” said Hernando Caceres, Senior Vice President at ROSEN.
The MoU was signed during the Oil & Gas Uzbekistan 2026 event, where industry stakeholders highlighted the growing importance of infrastructure modernization and operational resilience within the region’s energy sector.
“The MoU signing clearly demonstrates how international expertise and trusted partnerships can support the modernization and resilience of critical oil and gas infrastructure,” said Feruza Tatybaeva, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Uzbekistan, who attended the signing ceremony.
ROSEN Group was selected for the collaboration based on its experience in pipeline and asset integrity management, technical inspection expertise, and operational presence across Central Asia. The cooperation will also include pilot initiatives intended to demonstrate the application of modern risk-based inspection methodologies as alternatives to conventional inspection approaches while remaining aligned with regulatory requirements.
The agreement comes as Uzbekistan continues to invest in the modernization and expansion of its energy infrastructure, with a growing focus on industrial safety, inspection efficiency, and long-term operational reliability.
