Tajikistan has held talks in Vienna on the modernization of the Nurek Hydropower Plant (HPP) and the construction of the Roghun HPP, focusing on the supply of key equipment for both projects.
According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR), Energy and Water Resources Minister Daler Juma met with executives of Austrian engineering companies ANDRITZ Hydro and Voith Austria Hydro during a working visit to Austria to discuss the implementation of the country’s flagship hydropower projects.
On June 24, Juma met with Gerhard Kriegler, Managing Director of ANDRITZ Hydro and Executive Director for Central Europe, and Alexander Schwab, the company’s Senior Vice President and Marketing Director.
The talks focused on the modernization of the Nurek HPP, including project implementation, the production and installation of new equipment, and technical and organizational issues related to fulfilling contractual obligations.
The ministry described the Nurek HPP modernization project as one of the country’s most important energy initiatives, aimed at increasing electricity generation capacity, improving the plant’s operational reliability, and supporting the long-term development of Tajikistan’s power system.
Later the same day, Juma and Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Abdurahmon Abdurahmonzoda met with Jan Lüder, CEO of Voith Austria Hydro.
The discussions centered on the company’s commitments under the Roghun HPP construction project, particularly the production and delivery of equipment for the plant’s next generating unit. Voith Austria Hydro is manufacturing the turbine runner for the unit, a critical component of the hydroelectric turbine.
Following the meeting, the Tajik delegation visited the company’s production facilities to observe the manufacturing process for hydropower turbines and other equipment intended for hydroelectric projects.
The Nurek and Roghun hydropower plants are central to Tajikistan’s energy strategy. The Nurek HPP is the country’s largest operating power station, and its ongoing modernization is expected to improve both reliability and efficiency. The Roghun HPP, meanwhile, is one of Tajikistan’s most significant infrastructure projects and is expected to substantially increase the country’s electricity generation capacity upon completion.
During his visit to Vienna, Juma also participated in a panel discussion on the sidelines of the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026, where he outlined Tajikistan’s priorities in energy development, regional electricity integration, renewable energy, and water resource management.
According to the minister, Tajikistan is in the final stages of fully integrating its power grid into the unified energy system of Central Asia.
On the sidelines of the forum, Juma also met with Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group.
The two sides reportedly discussed expanding cooperation in energy development, sustainable water management, and infrastructure investment. Juma reaffirmed Tajikistan’s interest in strengthening ties with the African Development Bank Group and attracting investment for strategic projects, particularly in hydropower, renewable energy, and water resource management.
Both sides also underscored the importance of broader international cooperation on climate change adaptation and joint initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of vulnerable economies.
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