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Fifteen years ago, on January 6, 2010, Tajikistan launched a massive sale of shares to fund the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant. The sale of Roghun shares has reportedly earned the government a total of 890 million somonis. asiaplustj.info »
On Tuesday December 17, the World Bank approved a $350 million International Development Association (IDA) grant as part of the first phase of a program to help Tajikistan finance the completion of the Roghun Hydropower Project (HPP). asiaplustj.info »
The Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) promises significant benefits for Tajikistan and Central Asia. According to analysts from the World Bank, it will contribute to decarbonization, strengthening regional energy systems, and transformation of Tajikistan's economy. asiaplustj.info »
An accident at the construction site of the Roghun hydropower plant has claimed the lives of three workers and injured another, according to the Service for the State Supervision of Safe Work in Industry and Mining under the Government of Tajikistan (Service). The incident reportedly occurred on November 12. asiaplustj.info »
In a statement delivered at the 4th meeting of energy ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member nations in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, revealed on June 21 that 70 percent of electrical power generated by the Roghun hydropower plant (about 10 billion kWh) will be exported to the countries of the region to asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed the financing agreement for the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant, says the press center of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan (MoEDT). asiaplustj.info »
Mr. Eugene Zhukov, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ABD) Central and West Asia Regional Department, has told Asia-Plus about the Bank’s possible participation in financing the Roghun hydropower project, resumption of lending to Tajikistan, and revising the country’s economic forecasts taking into account the situation of Tajik migrants in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The head of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest), Sulton Rahimzoda, has named government’s partners for development, which are interested in financing the completion of the construction of the Roghun hydropower plant. asiaplustj.info »
While on his working visit to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev on February 5 toured the construction site of the Roghun hydropower plant. Tajikistan’s state-run news agency Khovar , citing Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Roghun NBO, reports that top Kyrgyz diplomat got acquainted with the progress of work at the hydropower plant’s facilities. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma revealed on February 1 that on average, US$1 billion is allocated annually to finance the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP). asiaplustj.info »
Construction of the Roghun hydropower plant will provide enough amount of electricity to eliminate electricity shortages in Tajikistan during wintertime, says the Updated Environmental and Social Assessment for Roghun Hydropower Project posted on the NBO Roghun Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC)’s official website. asiaplustj.info »
In his address to a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon said on December 28 that the next unit of the Roghun hydropower plant is planned to be introduced into operation in 2025. asiaplustj.info »
The total funds needed to implement the Roghun Hydroelectric Power Project are now estimated at 6 billion US dollars, US$1 billion more than it was previously noted. asiaplustj.info »
The Eurasian Development Bank has been participating in the Donors’ Committee, which discusses issues related to financial support for the Roghun Hydropower Project (HPP), EDB's Management Board Chairman Nikolai Podguzov said on November 16 at a press conference on the results of the presentation of the EDB’s survey on efficient irrigation and water conservation in Central Asia. asiaplustj.info »
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has announced its readiness to provide a concessional loan of 375 million riyals (equivalent to 100 million US dollars) for completion of the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan has endorsed the Roghun tourism zone development program designed for 2024-2028. About 18 million somonis (equivalent to 1.7 million US dollars) are needed for implementation of this program. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet says Tajikistan has struggled for over a decade to raise funds for the world's tallest dam, leaving its population freezing each winter and skimping on basic social services With the cold gripping ever tighter, households reportedly must resort to using old-fashioned stoves. asiaplustj.info »
On November 8, World Bank Group President David Malpass met in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on the sidelines of COP27. According to the World Bank, the parties discussed the challenging outlook for the Tajik economy, which is facing increased uncertainty amid regional instability. asiaplustj.info »
The Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) reportedly accounts for almost ten percent of the overall volume of electricity generated by Tajikistan. According to data from Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power utility company), two of six units of Roghun hydropower plant, which were introduced into operation in November 2018 and September 2019, are currently operating at low power. asiaplustj.info »
“The European Investment Bank (EIB) is currently working with the European Commission to identify modalities for a possible joint and complementary investment in the Roghun Dam, the EIB says in its written answer to the Asia-Plus question. asiaplustj.info »
Giving a news conference on the results of work carried out over the first six months of this year, Economic Development and Trade Minister Zavqi Zavqizoda told reporters in Dushanbe on July 14 that many development partners of the Government of Tajikistan have expressed interest in further implementation of the Roghun Hydropower Project. asiaplustj.info »
The issue of attracting investments from the European Union (EU) for completion of construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is reportedly still at the stage of negotiations. asiaplustj.info »
Reuters reported on July 6 that the European Union (EU) plans to become the top investor in the world’s tallest dam in Tajikistan in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at the Third Meeting of Water and Climate Coalition Leaders in Dushanbe, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon noted on June 4 that an integrated system of water and climate solutions is very important for Tajikistan, as water resources play a key role in the sustainable development of our country. asiaplustj.info »
At the suggestion of the Supervisory Board, an authorized capital of Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun has increased nearly 15 percent or 4. 5 billion somonis (equivalent to some 398 million U. asiaplustj.info »
Mr. Azim Aibrohim, Minister of Transport of Tajikistan and Mr. Fei Lyu, Manager - Authorized Representative at China’s Hunan Road & Bridge Construction Group Co., Ltd, on April 12 signed here an agreement on implementation of the project aiming at constructing of a section of a road connecting the towns of Obigarm and Nourobod. asiaplustj.info »
The Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun is seeking a suitable international auditor. asiaplustj.info »
Experts believe that Tajikistan could be leader in mining cryptocurrency. This requires liberal legislation and intellectual resources. Tajik authorities have announced the arrest of a group of persons engaged in mining cryptocurrency. asiaplustj.info »
Two units of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) generated 1. 287 billion kWh of electricity last year, which is 53. 2 percent more than in 2019, according to Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power utility company). asiaplustj.info »
On Wednesday October 14, President Emomali Rahmon visited the site for construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP). According to the Tajik president’s official website, the main purpose of the visit was for Emomali Rahmon to get acquainted with the progress of construction work. asiaplustj.info »
Employees of the Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO) and workers building the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) say they have not received their wages for several months. They told Asia-Plus that they have not received wages for already 3-5 months. asiaplustj.info »
Generation of electricity by the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is increasing. Over the first six months of this year, two turbines of the Roghun HPP has generated 595 million kWh of electricity, which is 385 million kWh more than in the same period last year, according to Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s national power utility company). This year, the government has allocated 2. asiaplustj.info »
“This year, we have allocated 2.1 billion somoni for completion of construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) and 1.3 billion somoni have already been utilized over the first six months of this year,” Finance Minister Faiziddin Qahhorzoda told reporters in Dushanbe on July 29. asiaplustj.info »
An annual meeting of shareholders of the Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) NBO Roghun took place at the National Library of Tajikistan on June 30. According to information posted on NBO Roghun’s website, ten issues have been tabled to the meeting’s agenda. asiaplustj.info »
