Turkmenistan’s Minister of Energy, Annageldi Saparov, has revealed the country’s substantial potential for electricity exports. Speaking at the international conference “Construction, Industry, Energy of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2024), Saparov stated that Turkmenistan could export over 4,000 megawatts of electricity. To realize this goal, Turkmenistan is actively expanding its energy infrastructure. This includes the construction of new […]
Afghanistan to increase electricity imports from neighboring countries
Afghanistan is set to increase its reliance on electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Iran in 2024, according to the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) electric power company. DABS reports that Afghanistan imported approximately 5.76 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity during the past year (1402 solar year). Building on this strategy, contracts have already […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are completing the construction of a substation in Herat
The management of the Afghan electric power company Da Breshna Sherkat and the delegation of Turkmenistan recently held a meeting to discuss the early completion of the Herat Nur ul-Jihad substation construction project. During the meeting, Maulavi Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Chief Operating Officer of DABS, provided an update on the progress of the substation construction, […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan held a meeting on the Nur ul-Jihad substation project
On Sunday, 10 March 2024, the leadership of the Afghan electric power company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat met with the head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, Myrat Artykov and representatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan. According to DABS, the meeting was […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan hold a joint technical meeting on Noorul Jihad substation development project
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s major electricity utility, and representatives from Turkmenistan, led by Murad Artykov, Head of International Technical Projects, held a recent joint meeting to discuss the progress of the Herat Noorul Jihad substation development project, according to DABS press release. Both sides tackled crucial issues like document preparation and ensuring timely […]
Afghanistan secures 1.8 billion kWh of electricity from Turkmenistan in 2024
In a two-day visit to Turkmenistan, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) CEO Muhammad Hanif Hamza and his delegation secured a critical energy supply agreement for 2024. The deal ensures the delivery of up to 1.8 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to Afghanistan through four established routes: Andkhoi, Aqina, Badghis, and Torghundi-Herat lines, according to DABS. […]
Iran is ready to promote cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of electricity and gas, says President Raisi
The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to promote cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of electricity and gas. This was stated by Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi during a telephone call to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Tuesday (19 December) evening. The Iranian leader expressed satisfaction with the significant growth of relations between […]
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan renewed agreement on electricity purchase
On Friday, 15 December 2023, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan the renewed the annual electricity purchase agreement between two countries for 2024, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, main electric energy company in Afghanistan, reports. The renewed agreement was signed on the sidelines of the visit by Chief Executive Officer of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat Muhammad Hanif Hamza and […]
Afghanistan Power Utility Company and Turkmenistan agreed to accelerate the implementation of the Noor ul-Jihad substation modernization project
The head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, Myrat Artykov, and the chief executive officer of Afghanistan’s largest energy company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Muhammad Hanif Hamza, signed a protocol in Kabul on accelerating the implementation of the Herat Noor ul-Jihad […]
Turkmenistan and DABS Discuss Electricity Imports and Substation Modernization
On a working trip to Kabul, Myrat Artykov, Head of Turkmenistan’s Department of International Electric Power Projects, met with Muhammad Hanif Hamza, CEO of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s major power utility company. Discussions focused on electricity imports from Turkmenistan in 2024 and an early start to the Noor ul-Jihad Substation Project, according to […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan to sign Electricity Supply Contract for 2024
On 7 December 2023, a delegation from Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Energy met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Abdul Latif Mansour, in Kabul. The meeting focused on continued cooperation in electricity supply and power projects within Afghanistan. Mansour expressed gratitude for Turkmenistan’s constant support and emphasized the importance of further collaboration, the […]
25 Million Cubic Meters of Gas per Day from Turkmenistan to fully meet the needs of Six Iraqi Power Stations
Iraq plans to import 25 million cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan every day, a volume sufficient to meet the needs of six power plants by 100%. This was revealed in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency (INA) by Ali Ahmed, Director General of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity for the production of electricity […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the ceremony on the occasion of commissioning and laying the foundation of new energy and social infrastructure facilities in Balkan Province
Dear friends! Dear guests! Today, in the Turkmenbashi district of the Balkan province, we are laying the foundation of a new electric power station, as well as social and cultural infrastructure facilities in the village of Guvlymayak. At the same time, in a solemn atmosphere, we will put into operation a high–voltage overhead power transmission […]
Turkmenistan Launches New Energy and Social Infrastructure Projects in the West
On Friday, 3 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant and social infrastructure in Balkan province, western region of Turkmenistan. The President also participated in the commissioning of a high-voltage overhead power transmission line along the Mary-Akhal route and two gas turbine installations at the Turkmenbashi complex of […]
New Power Plant to Boost Turkmenistan’s Economy and Energy Exports
A new combined power plant with a capacity of 1,574 megawatts will be built in the western region of Turkmenistan, the Balkan province. The project was presented to the National leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Monday, 9 October 2023. The new plant will increase the capacity of the national energy system. Currently, Turkmenistan […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss implementation of the TAP regional energy project
On 18 September, Myrat Artykov, Head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, met with the Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor. According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, the parties discussed […]
Turkmenistan: Rapid development of the industrial and construction complex
Baymyrat Annamammedov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan In the era of the Revival of a new epoch of a powerful state, our Motherland, under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, confidently following the course of progress and prosperity, turned into a steadily developing state. The successes of the country achieved […]
Afghanistan embarks on upgrading infrastructure to increase electricity import from Turkmenistan
The Afghanistan’s power utility “Da Afghanistan Breshan Sherkat” has officially started work on the modernization of the Noor ul-Jihad substation in Herat in order to increase the capacity of electricity supplies from Turkmenistan, Ariana News reports. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan in cooperation with the […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan reached an agreement on power transmission project to Herat, says DABS
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s power utility company, and officials from Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation have wrapped up a meeting to discuss the power extension project to the Noorul Jihad substation in Herat. A round of talks ended with signing a joint protocol between the General Executive of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, and […]
Electricity transmission project from Turkmenistan to Herat is a significant vital project, says Afghanistan
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s power utility company, and officials from Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation met to discuss the technical aspects of an electricity transmission project to the Noorul Jihad substation in Herat, DABS said in a press release. The meeting’s agenda included such as issues as project surveys, document preparation, security, insurance, […]
Comprehensive Report: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Tehran – five documents signed – Joint declaration adopted
nCa Report The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Iran on a two-day working visit on Tuesday, 30 May. On the first day of the visit, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Chairman of the Council of Political Expediency […]
ADB – Five Things to Know About the Future of Energy in Central Asia
The 100-megawatt M-KAT solar power plant in southeastern Kazakhstan, operated by the private sector and supported by ADB, is helping the country shift to clean energy while improving energy security. Central Asia and its neighboring countries need more energy to fuel their development, but climate change means they must significantly cut carbon emissions and accelerate the […]
Turkmenistan prepares to follow integrated approach for transit of gas and electricity to buyers
Turkmenistan is preparing to adopt an integrated approach for the transit of its natural gas and electricity to the neighbouring countries including those in the Middle and Near East. The subject was discussed during a video meeting conducted by President Berdimuhamedov on Tuesday, 15 February 2022. The president asked the DPMs Abdrahmanov (oil and gas) […]
Connectivity, communication facilities commissioned between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan
Presidents, top officials participate through video link from several locations A number of connectivity and communications facilities between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, all of them built and financed by Turkmenistan, were opened on Thursday, 14 January 2021. The presidents and top officials of both the countries took part in the in the back-to-back ceremonies from several […]
Energized Turkmenistan
nCa Report Mary State Electric Station, 8 September 2018 – Ashgabat 9 September 2018 (nCa) — The power generation capacity of Turkmenistan increased by about 30% on Saturday when a combined cycle power plant was put into operation at the Mary State Electric (Station MaryGres). President Berdymuhamedov led the opening ceremony. The powerhouse, built by […]
Туркменистан наращивает энергогенерирующие мощности
Доклад nCa МарыйскаяГосударственнаяЭлектростанция, 8 сентября 2018 г. – Ашхабад, 9 сентября2018 (nCa) — Мощность производства электроэнергии в Туркменистане увеличилась примерно на 30% в субботу с вводом в эксплуатацию парогазовой электростанции на территории Марыйской государственной электростанции (Мары ГРЭС). В церемонии открытия принимал участие президент Бердымухамедов. Электростанция, построенная турецкой компанией ChalykEnergy-ÇalıkEnerji-с турбинами от GeneralElectric (США), усиливает роль […]