Uzbekistan’s Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee (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.

Isoqjonov Akhadkhan Ikromjonovich, first deputy chairman of the IRNS Committee comments: ‘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, emphasised 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.’