Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has renewed the power purchase agreement for 2025 with Turkmenistan. The agreement was signed during company’s delegation visit to Turkmenistan, led Dr. Abdul Bari Omar, the Chief Executive Officer. According to DABS, under this agreement, electricity will be imported from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan via four routes: Andkhoy, Aqina, Badghis, and […]
Afghan Energy Officials Visit Turkmenistan, Discuss TAP Project and Future Collaboration
Abdul Bari Omar, CEO of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), major power utility in Afghanistan, and his delegation recently visited Turkmenistan to discuss the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission project and other energy cooperation initiatives. During their visit, the Afghan delegation met with key Turkmen energy officials, including Durdy Ilyasov, CEO of Turkmen Energo, and Murad […]
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Sign Strategic Green Energy Partnership Agreement
At the COP 29 World Climate Summit, the heads of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on strategic partnership in the field of green energy production and transmission. “The document opens up new opportunities for the integration of the energy systems of our states, as well as the creation of reliable corridors for the […]
Additional ADB Grant to Strengthen Energy Security in Central Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional grant financing of $15 million to help Tajikistan scale up an ongoing project to reconnect the country’s power system to the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) through interconnections with neighboring Uzbekistan. “Through the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program, ADB actively promotes regional power trade among […]
TESC 2024: Modernization of energy, transition to renewable energy sources and export potential of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is setting its sights on a cleaner energy future, with plans to convert all major power plants to combined cycle technology by 2028. This announcement came from Magtymguly Akmuradov, Advisor on Climate Issues for the Turkmen Foreign Ministry, during a panel discussion at the International Scientific Conference on “Energy Perspectives, New Technologies, and Environmental […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the ceremony of commissioning of the Balkan–Dashoguz high-voltage power transmission line and new power substations
Dear compatriots! Dear participants of the celebration! Today we are taking part in the opening ceremony in the Dashoguz province of a high–voltage power transmission line and power substations along the Balkan-Dashoguz route in order to unite the energy system operating in the country into a single ring. Today, the solemn commissioning of modern residential […]
Turkmenistan Completes National Ring Power Grid with Balkan-Dashoguz Line
Turkmenistan has completed construction of its national ring power transmission system with the inauguration of the Balkan-Dashoguz high-voltage line on Wednesday, 5 June 2024. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the commissioning ceremony held in Dashoguz province, which also included the launch of two 500 kV substations. This unified ring system strengthens the country’s internal power grid. […]
Kazakhstan may import electricity from Turkmenistan to address potential shortages
Kazakhstan is ready to consider Turkmenistan’s proposal for the supply of electricity and gas to ensure energy security and taking into account commercial attractiveness. This was stated at a press conference on Tuesday, 26 March, by country’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, according to Kazakh news outlets. “We have regular consultations with all our colleagues from […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited an exhibition of Afghan goods – met with Afghanistan minister for commerce and industry – Ahmet Calik attended the meeting
On 4 March 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the exhibition of Afghan goods that started in Ashgabat and held a business meeting dedicated to the issues of integrated development of interstate cooperation, TDH reports. Berdimuhamedov began his visit by exploring the stand […]
Turkmenistan hosts single-country exhibition of Afghanistan, joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum – several side events held
nCa Report The 3-day exhibition of the goods and services of Afghanistan started on 4 March 2024 in Ashgabat. The joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum and several side events were also held. This is a landmark mega-event for the business community of Afghanistan. The acting minister for commerce and industry of Afghanistan, Noor Uddin Azizi, is […]
Turkmenistan will build grain elevator at border with Afghanistan, other plans include construction of cargo handling facility, and railway line to Herat
The senior officials from Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Afghan delegation visiting Turkmenistan for the exhibition and the joint Turkmen-Business forum. The meeting took place on 4 March 2024. The sides exchanged notes on the progress on the joint projects and initiatives. The Turkmen side informed that there were plans for a project for […]
Afghanistan Implements National Energy Projects to Increase Electricity Imports from Turkmenistan
Afghanistan will implement six important energy projects with a total cost of $75 million in order to increase electricity imports from Turkmenistan and meet the energy needs of industry and the population. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has signed relevant agreements with the local Awfi Bahram Mines Extraction and Processing Trading Company, the […]
Iran aims to switch to electricity grids of Russia and the SCO countries through Turkmenistan
Iran is working on a major project to connect its national energy system with the power grids of Russia and other SCO countries through Turkmenistan. This statement came from Mohammad Ali Farakhnakian, Advisor to the Iranian Minister of Energy for International Affairs, in an interview with IRNA. According to official, all that is required to […]
The current state of the electric power industry in Turkmenistan
On the sidelines of working trip to Mary province, the head of upper house of parliament of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, where he addressed the students, congratulating them on the 25th anniversary of this university. Starting his speech, he recalled that on the territory of the Mary province, there […]
Turkmenistan establishes Office for International Electric Power Projects
Turkmenistan has established the Office of International Electric Power Projects. The decision was taken on Thursday when President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with DPM Charymurat Purchekov (construction, energy) and the minister for energy, Murat Artykov. The newly established authority will initially supervise the implementation of TAP500, and subsequently explore and manage the other power export […]