BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. Tajikistan and
China's Wangneng Environment discussed expanding cooperation in
waste recycling and electricity generation.
According to Tajikistan's Ministry of Energy and Water
Resources, the discussions took place on July 30, 2026, during a
videoconference between Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water
Resources Daler Juma, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental
Protection under the Government of Tajikistan Bahodur Sheralizoda,
and the management of China's Wangneng Environment.
"The meeting discussed further cooperation on the implementation
of a project to build a municipal solid waste processing plant in
Dushanbe that will generate electricity through waste
incineration," the statement said.
The parties also exchanged views on continuing cooperation and
implementing the project, which is aimed at improving municipal
solid waste management, enhancing the environmental situation, and
generating electricity.
Meanwhile, the project reflects Tajikistan's efforts to
diversify its energy sector by introducing modern waste-to-energy
technologies alongside the country's traditional hydropower
resources. Such initiatives are expected to improve urban waste
management while creating an additional source of electricity
generation.
The planned facility in Dushanbe could contribute to reducing
the volume of municipal solid waste sent to landfills, improving
environmental sustainability, and increasing the efficiency of
waste disposal. At the same time, the project aligns with the
government's broader strategy to promote cleaner energy solutions
and modern environmental infrastructure.
Looking ahead, cooperation with international partners in
waste-to-energy projects could support technology transfer, attract
foreign investment, and strengthen Tajikistan's capacity to address
environmental challenges while expanding its electricity generation
base.
