The Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, commissioned Hydropower Unit No. 7 of the Nurek Hydropower Plant following its repair and modernization.
On April 24 The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, paid a working visit to the cities and districts of Khatlon Province in order to ознакомление with the living conditions of the population and to inaugurate various facilities.
The working trip of the Head of State, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, began in the city of Nurek.
During the visit, the Leader of the Nation first commissioned Hydropower Unit No. 7 of the Nurek Hydropower Plant.
As noted, construction and reconstruction works started in October 2024 and were completed on schedule with high quality. The general contractor of the project was Andritz Hydro, while subcontracted works were carried out by the Open Joint Stock Company “Tajik SGEM.”
Within the framework of this project, the main equipment of the hydropower unit was completely renewed, and modern technologies meeting international standards were introduced. These measures ensure reliable and efficient operation of the unit and extend its service life for many years.
The modernization of Hydropower Unit No. 7 was financed through fruitful cooperation with international partners. In particular, 34 million euros were attracted in the form of a loan, along with 9.5 million somoni allocated from the state budget. This financing mechanism made it possible to carry out modernization using advanced technologies and in line with international standards, significantly increasing the plant’s efficiency.
Following modernization, the generating capacity of the unit has increased, enabling it to produce up to 8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per day.
It was noted that modernization works at the Nurek Hydropower Plant began in 2019, and to date three of its units have been fully replaced. A significant portion of auxiliary equipment has also been upgraded. As a result, the plant’s capacity has increased by 260 MW, exceeding the installed capacity of Sangtuda Hydropower Plant-2.
Currently, modernization of the fourth unit, along with its auxiliary equipment complex, is ongoing.
Overall, in accordance with the plant’s modernization project, all its units will be upgraded by 2032, with total funding amounting to 750 million US dollars.
In addition, more than 1 billion US dollars is being allocated for the modernization of all operating power plants in Tajikistan, which will extend their service life by another 70–80 years.
During the visit, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, highly praised the work of industry specialists and employees, emphasizing their significant contribution to the development of the country’s energy sector. It was noted that the development of this sector is one of the key priorities of state policy.
Responsible officials were also instructed to pay close attention to the effective use of new equipment, its proper maintenance, and the training of highly qualified personnel.
The implementation of such large-scale projects contributes to strengthening Tajikistan’s position as a country with vast potential for “green” energy production and supports the consolidation of the foundations of the nation’s energy independence.