Rogun Dam Assessment Faces Criticism Over Regional Impact
The transboundary impact assessment for the Rogun Hydropower Plant in Tajikistan faces criticism for containing fundamental flaws and failing to meet World Bank environmental and...
Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Stirs Regional Water Tensions
Infrastructure projects in Afghanistan have drawn increasing attention, particularly the Qosh Tepa canal, an irrigation initiative with significant transboundary consequences for the Amu Darya river...
Chinese Firm to Upgrade Hydropower Plants in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and China have finalized agreements to modernize three hydroelectric power plants in the Tashkent region. The state-owned Uzbekhydroenergo signed the contracts with Chinese energy...
ADFD Finances Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant with AED 376 Million Loan
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the government of Tajikistan have finalized a loan agreement for AED 376 million to support the construction...
Kyrgyzstan Advances Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant Construction
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported that construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydropower Plant is proceeding according to schedule. The strategic infrastructure...
Kazakhstan Plans Hydropower Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns
Kazakhstan is set to commission new hydropower plants with a total capacity of 660 megawatts by 2030, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The...
Kyrgyzstan Advances Construction of 1860 MW Kambarata-1 HPP
Construction of the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant in Kyrgyzstan, a strategic infrastructure project for the Central Asian region, is proceeding on schedule. The plant is designed...
Kyrgyzstan Debates Water Resource Compensation from Neighbors
The equitable distribution of water reserves and financing for hydraulic infrastructure were discussed at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy and...
Kyrgyzstan Guarantees $25M Loan for New Hydropower Plant
State Financial Holding OJSC of Kyrgyzstan has acted as the guarantor for a $25 million loan provided to Alliance Hydro LLC by the Russian–Kyrgyz Development...
Uzbekistan, China Sign Deal to Upgrade Hydropower Stations
Uzbekistan and China have finalized agreements to modernize three hydroelectric plants in the Tashkent region. The state-owned Uzbekhydroenergo JSC signed a package of agreements with...