German asset integrity firm ROSEN Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, establishing a framework for technical cooperation in oil and gas infrastructure safety, risk-based inspection and asset integrity management.

According to Pipeline Technology Journal, the MoU provides a structured basis for technical dialogue, knowledge exchange, consultancy and advisory support, with the long-term objective of protecting critical assets, safeguarding the public and environment, and ensuring a reliable energy supply aligned with Uzbekistan's national development priorities.

The agreement aims to strengthen industrial safety regulation, enhance risk management practices and support the adoption of internationally recognised best practices in asset integrity management across Uzbekistan's oil, gas and related industrial infrastructure.

"This cooperation with ROSEN represents an important step toward strengthening Uzbekistan's industrial and oil and gas safety framework," said Isoqjonov Akhadkhan Ikromjonovich, first deputy chairman of the IRNS Committee. "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 Uzbekistan's national regulatory characteristics is identified as a key priority under the cooperation framework.

"This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to safety, transparency, and technical excellence," said Hernando Caceres, senior vice president at ROSEN. "Effective infrastructure integrity is fundamental to public safety and energy security."

ROSEN Group is a global provider of pipeline inspection, asset integrity and risk management services, operating across the oil and gas sector in multiple international markets.

See the full story for further detail on the scope of the ROSEN and Uzbekistan safety cooperation framework.