Rogun Hydro Project

in Aral Sea Basin, Tajikistan

335 metres

the tallest dam in the world

60,000

expected number of displaced people

Month: May 2023

  • Tajikistan allocates $460mn for Rogun Hydroelectric Power Plant construction

    The government of Tajikistan is set to allocate approximately TJS 5bn (around $460mn) for the construction of the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) in 2024. Faiziddin Qahkhorzade, the Minister of Finance, made this announcement during the presentation of the draft law on the state budget of the republic for 2024 to the deputies of the…

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  • EDB considering allocating resources to Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower mega project

    The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) would like to be able to allocate resources to Tajikistan’s multi-billion-dollar Rogun hydropower mega project but whether it will do so is not yet decided, according to comments from Nikolai Podguzov, chairman of the multilateral lender’s board. Podguzov was reported by Asia-Plus on November 20 as saying that the EDB…

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  • Saudi Arabia ready to provide US$100 million for completion of construction of Roghun HPP

    The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has announced its readiness to provide a concessional loan of 375 million riyals (equivalent to 100 million US dollars) for completion of the construction of the Roghun hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in Tajikistan. Thus, SFD becomes the first among the world development funds to express a desire to finance…

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  • 15 thousand residents were evacuated from the flooding zone of the Rogun HPP in Tajikistan

    Over the past 11 years, in order to evacuate the population from the flooded area of the Rogun HPP, 3211 families have been provided with household plots of land, about 15,000 people have been transported and are currently living in new dwellings. This was stated by Emomali Rahmon at a meeting with the construction team…

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  • World Bank: Tajikistan can become significant supplier of sustainable energy in Central Asia

    In line with the regional efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, Tajikistan has promising prospects for transitioning towards “green” energy. The World Bank has stated that due to its hydropower capacity, Tajikistan can play a significant role in becoming a supplier of clean energy in Central Asia. Experts…

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  • Visiting World Bank Regional Vice President Discusses Rogun HPP Project

    In her first official visit June 5-6, Antonella Bassani, the World Bank’s Vice President for Europe and Central Asia region met with government counterparts and development partners to discuss how bold reforms supported by robust investments can propel the country into a new phase of development. During the visit, Ms. Bassani discussed the essential reforms…

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  • $5bn to be required to start Rogun HPP in Tajikistan

    During his state visit to China, the President of Tajikistan met with Jin Lisun, Chairman of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, in Beijing on May 17. At the meeting, it was revealed that this bank will provide $500mn for the commissioning of new units of the Rogun hydroelectric plant, the press service of the President…

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  • Tajikistan and the International Development Association Sign Grant Agreement to finance the Rogun hydropower project

    On January 18, Tajikistan and the International Development Association (IDA) signed four grant agreements. The grant agreements were signed in Dushanbe by the Minister of Finance of Tajikistan Fayziddin Kahhorzoda, and the World Bank Country Manager for Tajikistan Ozan Sevimli. The first financing agreement is a technical assistance to finance the Rogun hydropower project. The…

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  • World Bank approves $15 million grant to improve the Rogun Hydropower Project, Tajikistan

    The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $15 million in grant financing from the International Development Association for the Technical Assistance for Financing Framework for Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan (TA). This TA aims to support the Government of Tajikistan in improving the financial and commercial frameworks of the Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) Project…

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  • EU mulls investment in Rogun dam to undermine Russia in Tajikistan

    The European Union plans to become the leading investor Tajikistan’s Rogun dam, the tallest dam in the world, EU officials told Reuters. The move is intended both to help Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries reduce their reliance on Russian energy, and to counter Chinese influence in the region. According to a spokesperson for the…

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