DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 24. President of
Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has commissioned hydro unit No.7 at the
Nurek Hydroelectric Power Plant, Trend reports via the press service of the President
of Tajikistan.
The President launched the facility during his working visit to
cities and districts of the Khatlon region, aimed at reviewing
living conditions of the population and inaugurating various
infrastructure projects.
Construction and reconstruction works began in October 2024 and
were completed within the established timeframe and to a high
quality standard.
The project’s general contractor was ANDRITZ Hydropower, while
subcontracting works were carried out by the "Tajik SGEM" OJSC.
As part of the project, the main equipment of the hydropower
unit was fully upgraded, with the introduction of modern
technologies in line with international standards.
These measures are expected to ensure reliable and efficient
operation of the unit and significantly extend its service
life.
The modernization of hydro unit No.7 was financed within the
framework of productive cooperation with international
partners.
Tajikistan continues to prioritize large-scale infrastructure
modernization, with a focus on the energy sector, transport
connectivity, and industrial development. In recent years, the
government has been steadily upgrading hydropower facilities,
expanding generation capacity, and attracting international
partners to support long-term energy security and economic
growth.
