Tajikistan Seeks French Investment in Sebzor Hydropower Plant

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Tajikistan is seeking increased investment from France in the construction of the Sebzor hydropower plant, with the country's minister of energy and water resources, Mr. Daler Jumayev, requesting that the French ambassador promote participation of French companies in a tender for the project. The Sebzor hydropower plant, with a capacity of 11 MW, is expected to generate 60 million kWh of electricity per year and meet the region's requirements, with the possibility of exporting electricity to neighboring areas of Afghanistan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sebzor hydropower plant is being constructed in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) with a capacity of 11 MW and an expected annual electricity generation of 60 million kWh.
  • The project is supported by the Tajik Government and is being constructed by Pamir Energy Company.
  • The total cost of the project is estimated to be around 50 million US dollars, with a completion date of 2022, according to President Emomali Rahmon.
  • Germany has provided a grant of 17 million euros for the construction of the Sebzor HPP, and the German Development Bank has provided a further 18.6 million euros.
  • Switzerland has also signed a grant agreement worth US$9.55 million for the construction of the Sebzor-Khorog power transmission line and other supporting infrastructure.
  • The project is part of the program to construct 189 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 103.6 MW and an annual electricity generation of 800 million kWh.

Statistics:

  • The Sebzor hydropower plant is expected to generate 60 million kWh of electricity per year.
  • The total cost of the project is estimated to be around 50 million US dollars.
  • Germany has provided a 17 million euro grant for the construction of the Sebzor HPP.
  • The German Development Bank has provided a further 18.6 million euros for the project.
  • Switzerland has signed a grant agreement worth US$9.55 million for the construction of the Sebzor-Khorog power transmission line.
  • The program to construct 189 small hydropower plants has a total capacity of 103.6 MW and an annual electricity generation of 800 million kWh.

Sources:

  • Press Center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources
  • Tajikistan Government
  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
  • German Development Bank (KfW)
  • Pamir Energy Company
  • Ministry of Energy and Water Resources press release, May 20, 2022.
  • Dushanbe Times, July 29, 2015.
  • Tajikistan Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, August 2, 2019.
  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, December 2, 2019.
  • Official Website of the President of Tajikistan, December 26, 2019.
  • KfW, July 2021.