Private companies from China will build hydroelectric power plants in Uzbekistan

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Private companies from China will build hydroelectric power plants in Uzbekistan

During a recent meeting at Uzbekhydroenergo JSC, an agreement was reached with Chinese investors on the implementation of several projects: the Karateren pumped storage power plant with a capacity of 500 MW, the Kishtut and Mizot hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 45 MW, as well as the construction of micro hydroelectric power plants based on public-private partnership. Investors were presented with the initial design documentation for these projects.

The parties also agreed to sign an agreement on the joint implementation of projects in October this year.

Recall that the decree of the President of Uzbekistan dated July 12, 2024 "On accelerating measures to reform the hydropower sector" approved a five-year program for the development of hydropower in the country. According to this program, by 2028 it is planned to build hydroelectric power plants and pumped storage power plants with a total capacity of 3.3 GW, which will increase the current capacity from 2.2 to 5.5 GW. The annual electricity production will amount to 15.7 billion kWh. Almost 6.5 billion dollars of investment will be allocated for the implementation of these projects.

V. Novikov

Private companies from China will build hydroelectric power plants in Uzbekistan

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