NovoPacks, based in Bulgaria, obtained exclusive European distribution rights for FIBC big bags and woven polypropylene products made by Uzbekistan's Sirdaryo Mega Luks. The multi-year agreement covers about 2 million FIBC bulk bags monthly.

Lummus Technology was awarded a contract by Enter Engineering for four SRT VI and VII cracking furnaces at the Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex in Uzbekistan, which will more than double its ethylene production.