Tajikistan has maintained its role as a key electricity supplier to neighboring countries, delivering over $82.3mn worth of electricity from January to August 2024. This figure represents a decrease of $2.8mn (3.3%) compared to the same period last year.
During this timeframe, Tajikistan produced approximately 15.4bn kilowatt-hours of electricity, with around 1bn kilowatt-hours (6.5% of total production) allocated for export. Notably, over 80% of these exports were directed to Afghanistan, while Uzbekistan received the remaining 20%.
Tajikistan has signed agreements with both countries to continue electricity exports into 2024. The supply to Uzbekistan is limited to the summer months, while deliveries to Afghanistan will persist into the autumn-winter season, albeit in reduced quantities aimed at preserving critical infrastructure.
In addition to these exports, a memorandum of understanding has been established between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, ensuring electricity supply from the Rogun hydropower plant until 2032. These agreements are pivotal for securing external financing for the Rogun project, which, once fully operational, is expected to export about 70% of its electricity to other Central Asian nations.
As Tajikistan continues to expand its electricity production capabilities, the region's energy dynamics are likely to evolve, fostering greater cooperation and stability among Central Asian countries.
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