Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Oil and Gas Infrastructure Safety
Cooperation supports the exchange of international expertise in industrial safety, risk-based inspection, and long-term energy security
The Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (IRNS Committee) and ROSEN Group, a global leader in asset integrity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
The MoU provides a structured basis for collaboration, with a focus on technical dialogue, knowledge exchange, consultancy, and advisory support. With this the cooperation aims to strengthen industrial safety, enhance regulatory capabilities, improve risk management practices, and support the adoption of internationally recognized best practices in asset integrity management across Uzbekistan’s oil, gas, and related industrial infrastructure.
Commenting on the signing, 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.”
A systematic review of international best practices and their adaptation to the national characteristics of the Republic of Uzbekistan is considered an important priority for the continued development of the industrial safety framework. The long-term objective of the cooperation is to protect critical assets, safeguard the public as well as the environment, and ensure a reliable and secure energy supply aligned with the country’s national development priorities.
From ROSEN’s perspective, the MoU reflects a shared ambition to strengthen infrastructure integrity through close cooperation with national regulators. Hernando Caceres, Senior Vice President at ROSEN, emphasized the value of this collaboration, stating: “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.”
Strategic Importance for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan continues to invest in the modernization and expansion of its energy and industrial infrastructure. In this context, the IRNS Committee seeks to further strengthen its regulatory oversight by incorporating global experience and advanced technical approaches, while ensuring that national regulatory, operational, and safety requirements remain central to implementation.
“The MoU signing clearly demonstrates how international expertise and trusted partnerships can support the modernization and resilience of critical oil and gas infrastructure,” stressed Feruza Tatybaeva, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Uzbekistan, who witnessed the signing ceremony, held during the Oil & Gas Uzbekistan 2026 event.
ROSEN Group was selected as a cooperation partner due to its long‑standing experience working with regulators and operators worldwide, its comprehensive technical expertise in asset and pipeline integrity, and its strong regional presence and understanding of local operating conditions in Central Asia. The cooperation also includes pilot initiatives designed to demonstrate the application of modern, risk‑based inspection methodologies as an alternative to traditional inspection approaches, where appropriate and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
About the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the authorized state body responsible for implementing and overseeing national policy in the fields of industrial, radiation, and nuclear safety. Reporting directly to the Cabinet of Ministers, the Committee plays a central role in regulating hazardous industrial facilities, pipeline safety, and the protection of people, assets, and the environment across the Republic of Uzbekistan.
For more information about the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, go to https://gov.uz/en/cirns.
About the ROSEN Group
The ROSEN Group is a leading global, data-enabled provider of cutting-edge solutions and services in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its beginnings as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has grown rapidly and is today a technology group that operates in more than 110 countries with over 4,000 highly qualified employees.
ROSEN’s products and services:
- Inspection of critical industrial assets to ensure asset availability, reliable operations of the highest standards and effectiveness
- Customized engineering consultancy providing efficient asset integrity management
- Insights from unique and extensive data sets, combined with its advanced machine learning capabilities
- Production and supply of customized novel products and systems
- Market-driven, topical state-of-the-art research and development providing “added-value” products and services