Uzbekistan Sets New Ecological Rules for Greenhouses in Tashkent and Nearby Districts

Uzbekistan is introducing a special ecological regime for greenhouses in the city of Tashkent and several nearby districts. The Ministry of Justice announced the move, citing Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 586 of October 22. The designated zone includes Tashkent city and the Yukorichirchik, Kibray, Yangiyul, Zangiota and Tashkent districts of Tashkent Region.

Greenhouses in these areas may heat with natural and liquefied gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy, and secondary heat from thermal power plants. Greenhouses using coal, briquettes and biomass pellets must switch their heating systems to these sources by December 1, 2026. Solid fuel will remain allowed if all the set environmental requirements are met at the same time. Boilers must have automatic fuel and combustion control, dust and gas cleaning equipment, and continuous monitoring linked to the Ecology Committee's information systems.

Burning tires, bitumen, fuel oil, plastic films, waste oils and household or industrial waste is strictly prohibited. Until January 1, 2028, the state budget will cover 50 percent of costs for qualifying equipment, with subsidies capped at 50 million soums per hectare. From December 1, 2026, non-compliant greenhouses will not receive positive state environmental expertise conclusions. Inspections will be carried out each year from October 15 to March 15.