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Tajikistan is facing stricter electricity supply restrictions this year compared to last winter, with some regions experiencing only 2 to 4 hours of power per day. The primary reason for these restrictions is the drop in water levels in the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP), a major source of electricity for the country. asiaplustj.info »
The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan, Umed Bobozoda, visited several districts in Khatlon province, where he met with local residents to address their complaints. The visit was part of the Ombudsman’s ongoing efforts to protect citizens' rights. asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Tajikistan have ordered stricter control over electricity consumption as water levels at the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP) — the country’s largest hydropower facility — have dropped by more than two meters compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
A Bokhtar city court has fined Akobir Kholmumin, an inspector from the sales department of OJSC Electricity Distribution Networks" of Bokhtar, 15,000 somonis for embezzling 7,500 somoni. The news was reported by the local Nabzi Bokhtar newspaper, citing the assistant prosecutor of the city, Rahmatsho Mahmadzoda. asiaplustj.info »
The cost of obtaining a power of attorney to use or manage a vehicle in Tajikistan has doubled following recent amendments to the country’s Law on State Duties. Approved by the government on May 29 and subsequently endorsed by parliament’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) on June 25, the new law was signed by President Emomali Rahmon on October 1. asiaplustj.info »
During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources signed several key agreements with various companies, aimed at improving the country’s energy security and boosting the development of renewable energy sources. asiaplustj.info »
After weeks of public complaints, Tajikistan’s authorities have officially confirmed that power outages are taking place in some regions of the country from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. However, they continue to reject the notion that an official power rationing regime—commonly known as the "limit"—has been introduced. asiaplustj.info »
Since September 21, residents of rural arears across Tajikistan have faced unofficial limits on electricity, with many reporting that power is available only for a few hours per day. The rolling blackouts, which have affected both urban and rural areas, are causing frustration and raising calls for transparency from Barqi Tojik, the state electricity company. asiaplustj.info »
The Nurek hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Tajikistan is undergoing planned maintenance and upgrades to ensure its equipment operates efficiently and reliably throughout the 2025–2026 fall-winter season, the state-run news agency Khovar reports . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Prosecutor General, Habibullo Vohidzoda, has voiced concern over the illegal operation of cryptocurrency mining farms in the country, which he says are draining the power grid and causing substantial financial losses. asiaplustj.info »
The first two months of summer have posed a major challenge for Tajikistan’s energy system, with frequent power outages disrupting daily life. Officials say the disruptions are temporary, but multiple factors have combined to place a heavy strain on the country's electrical grid. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan has resumed the construction of the CASA-1000 high-voltage power transmission line, with energy officials in the country resolving all issues related to the project’s continuation, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR). asiaplustj.info »
Over the first six months of this year, Tajikistan has produced nearly 11.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, marking a 12.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite the boost in output, the country is facing a growing problem with unpaid electricity bills, with total debt now reaching 4. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has approved a draft agreement with Uzbekistan regarding the delivery of electricity from the Roghun hydropower plant (HPP). The agreement, which outlines the basic principles of cooperation in the field of electricity, was approved by a government decree. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakhstan has launched the construction of a thermal power plant (TPP) in Kokshetau without involving Russian capital. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektanov, made the announcement at a press conference, as reported by Kursiv. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has reached nearly 100% electrification—a rare achievement among developing nations. However, a new global report warns that major gaps remain in heating, energy reliability, and clean cooking access. asiaplustj.info »
Construction of three solar power plants in the villages of Alichur, Gulzor, and Bulunkul of Murgab district in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) is nearing completion, the press center of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) says . asiaplustj.info »
Widespread violations in Tajikistan’s electricity sector have led to thousands of people being held accountable and the initiation of numerous criminal cases, following extensive prosecutorial inspections. asiaplustj.info »
As of April 11, electricity rationing has been lifted across all regions of Tajikistan, Qurbon Ahmadzoda, an official with Barqi Tojik, told Asia-Plus Friday afternoon. He stated that residents throughout the country will now have 24/7 access to electricity. asiaplustj.info »
On March 14, Mr. Manouchehr Safarzoda, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, met in Dushanbe with Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan plans to attract investments from the Saudi energy company ACWA Power to build solar and wind power plants, the press center of the country's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) says. asiaplustj.info »
Таджикистан планирует привлечь инвестиции саудовской энергетической компании ACWA Power в строительство солнечных и ветровых электростанций , сообщает Министерство энергетики и водных ресурсов страны. asiaplustj.info »
An accident at the "Nav" high-voltage substation caused a power outage in parts of Dushanbe on the evening of December 19. The Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Power Distribution Network of Dushanbe confirmed that areas affected included the 103rd neighborhood, Profsouznaya Street, the 33rd neighborhood, and parts of Zarafshon residential area. asiaplustj.info »
Electricity rationing has been introduced in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the first time in recent years. This measure is due to the cold weather and a 15% decrease in the water level of Yashilkul Lake compared to last year, which has caused an energy shortage in the region, according to Pamir Energy Company (PE), which is managing the region’s power grid. asiaplustj.info »
In less than two weeks, the balance of power in Syria has drastically shifted. Opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of the capital, overthrowing Bashar al-Assad’s government. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say Iran has been picked to do the hydraulic and physical modeling for Roghun hydroelectric power project (HPP) in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, on October 12 officiated the commencement of the construction of 110kV Qozideh substation in Ishkashim District and the 42 km 110 kV transmission network in Rushan District. asiaplustj.info »
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, says press release issued by the ADB Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
The Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s power generation company) wrote an announcement on its Facebook page, noting that electricity rationing is introduced in rural areas on September 22. asiaplustj.info »
The Chinese state-run company China Datang Corporation (CDC) intends to build a solar power plant with capacity of up to 500 megawatt (MW) in Tajikistan’s northern province of Sughd. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for Architecture and Construction under the Government of Tajikistan believes that using solar photovoltaic systems in buildings and structures, alongside centralized traditional power supply, could cover 6-8% of their total electricity needs. asiaplustj.info »
On June 21, Chinese investors at a forum in Dushanbe made pledges of over US$500 million, according to the State Committee for Investment and State-owned Property Management of Tajikistan (GosKomInvest), says an articled posted on Radio Liberty’s website on June 24. asiaplustj.info »
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) energy ministers/ meeting that took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on June 20-21 has approved the Draft Strategy for the Expansion of Energy Cooperation for the period up to 2030. asiaplustj.info »
Eldaniz Guseinov from the Heydar Aliyev Center for Eurasian Studies at Ibn Khaldun University and independent analyst Sergey Marinin believe that the results of the European Parliament elections could be crucial for the future of the European Union (EU) and its relations with Central Asian countries. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan (MoEDT) and the China’s EGing PV Technology Co., LTD have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the construction of a 200 MW solar power plant in the Panj Free Economic Zone (FEZ Panj) in Khatlon province, according to the MoEDT press service. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow and Tashkent have signed an accord for Russia to build a small-capacity nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, as Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, within his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev. asiaplustj.info »
В Душанбе представили бензин марки АИ-100. Этот высокооктановый вид топлива под брендом «Z power 100» уже доступен на заправках сети «Ориё». Это идеальное топливо для премиальных и спортивных авто с мощными турбированными двигателями. И оно впервые представлено в Таджикистане. asiaplustj.info »
Aktualno.uz , citing the Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Zhyrabek Mirzamahmudov, says Tajikistan will rejoin the Central Asian unified power grid in the near future. “We plan to connect Tajikistan to the Central Asian unified power grid this month,” Uzbek minister was quoted as stating at the international energy conference in Tashkent yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
Asia-Plus has already written that residents of different regions of the country are complaining about non-compliance with the promised power supply schedule during the holy month of Ramadan. Now we tried to clarify the situation by contacting the relevant city and regional bodies. asiaplustj.info »
Millions of residents of rural areas in Tajikistan continue to live without power or have it for just a few hours per day, especially in the colder months. With colder-than-usual temperatures hitting this winter, annual but now worsening power shortages have had some tragic consequences. asiaplustj.info »
The press center for the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan says warehouse manager of Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Power Distribution Network’s branch in the northern city of Istaravashan, B. Homidov, has embezzled budgetary funds. asiaplustj.info »
The management of Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s power generation company) attributes shortage of electricity in autumn-winter period to increase in the living standards of the country’s citizens. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik and Afghan power utility companies – Barqi Tojik and Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) – have reportedly signed an agreement on purchase of Tajik electricity in 2024. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asia’s nations, especially the downstream ones, are showing increased interest in nuclear power as a sustainable and reliable source of energy. Uzbekistan has started preparations for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement delivered at a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov stated on October 11 that the priority goal of terrorists is to seize power in Central Asia’s countries. asiaplustj.info »
A statement released by Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s power utility company) yesterday notes that 90 percent of electricity in Tajikistan is generated by hydropower plants and generation volume is closely related to river water flow. asiaplustj.info »
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan solemnly opened new 110 kV substations "Voznavd" and "Dashtaki Vanch" in virtual mode. asiaplustj.info »
A signing ceremony of the Record of Discussion between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan was held on August 4, 2023 in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
Russian Dagestan-based companies are ready to build mini solar power plants in the highlands of Tajikistan, Interfax news agency reported today morning. asiaplustj.info »
High-ranking Afghan military official has announced plans to bring the strength of the country’s army to 200,000 The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, said in an interview with RTA that efforts will be taken to make forces of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) more professional. asiaplustj.info »
