05.13.2019
The implementation of the Tajik section of the regional CASA-1000 project is planned to be completed by the end of 2021.
According to the source, the cost of the Tajik section of this project will be $ 314 million. These funds will be allocated by international financial institutions such as the World Bank (WB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the UK government and others . In particular, the WB will allocate $ 45 million for the implementation of the Tajik section of this project, $ 70 million from the IDB, and $ 110 million for the EBRD.
Within the project, a Tajik section of the 500 kV AC power line and a converter substation at Sangtud will be built. These works will be carried out by the Swedish company ABB and the Indian company Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd.
The Ministry of Energy noted that work on the project has also begun on the territory of other countries participating in the project - Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Earlier it was reported that the total cost of the project is more than $ 1 billion. Project expenses are distributed as follows: Tajikistan - $ 314 million, Kyrgyzstan - $ 209 million, Afghanistan - $ 354 million, and Pakistan - $ 209 million.
As part of the CASA-1000 project, it is planned to ensure the transit of up to 5 billion kW / h of electricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Pakistan. The share of Tajik electricity exports will be 3 billion kWh of electricity, or 70% of the stipulated volume.
Earlier it was reported that according to the agreements reached under the project CASA-1000, the export price of electricity will be 9.35 cents per kilowatt hours.
Successful implementation of the regional CASA-1000 project can bring Tajikistan an annual income in the amount of over $ 150 million. In addition, the republic will receive income from the transit of Kyrgyz electricity through its territory within the framework of this project.
