On the morning of 1 October 2026 local time, the groundbreaking ceremony for the EPC General Contracting Project for the Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Navoiy, Uzbekistan, undertaken by Sinoma Energy Conservation International Investment Co., Ltd., was held on the premises of JSC “Navoiyazot”, marking the official launch of on-site construction. The ceremony was attended by Sun Zhenchuan, Deputy General Manager of Sinoma Energy Conservation International Investment Co., Ltd.; Jurayev Nazirjon Khomidovich, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC “Navoiyazot”; Kondratenko Yakov Anatolievich, Project Executive Manager of JV «Linde-Navoiy» LLC; Li Yi, Project Technical Person-in-Charge of The First Construction of China Mechanical Industry Co., Ltd., together with project teams from all participating entities. Xu Xikui, Project Manager, presided over the ceremony.

Sun Zhenchuan delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony. He stated that Sinoma Energy Conservation International Investment Co., Ltd. will faithfully fulfil its obligations as the general contractor, coordinate resources, conduct scientific organisation, and rigorously implement safety, quality and schedule management requirements. The Company will ensure the project is completed on schedule with guaranteed quality and quantity, repaying the trust of the Employer and partners through high-quality performance.

Kondratenko Yakov Anatolievich and Jurayev Nazirjon Khomidovich delivered speeches respectively, expressing confidence and best wishes for the smooth implementation and successful completion of the project. They pledged to strengthen coordination and cooperation and provide necessary support for project construction. After the speeches, representatives of all parties in attendance took a group photo to record this new milestone of win-win cooperation and joint endeavour.

The Navoiy ASU Project is located in Navoiy City, Republic of Uzbekistan. JV «Linde-Navoiy» LLC serves as the Employer, while Sinoma Energy Conservation International Investment Co., Ltd. undertakes the EPC general contracting work, mainly constructing the air separation unit and associated supporting facilities. Upon completion, the project will provide stable oxygen and nitrogen supply for the production activities of JSC “Navoiyazot”, improve the supporting system of industrial gases, and underpin the development of the local chemical industry.

Since the signing of the project contract, Sinoma Energy Conservation International Investment Co., Ltd. has strengthened coordination with the Employer and all participating parties, and pushed forward detailed design, equipment procurement, local establishment setup and construction preparation in a coordinated manner, laying a solid foundation for the commencement of on-site works. This groundbreaking represents an important milestone for Sinoma Energy Conservation in further cultivating the Uzbekistan market and expanding its overseas chemical EPC business, and also embodies tangible outcomes of in-depth pragmatic cooperation among all parties.