Rogun Hydro Project

in Aral Sea Basin, Tajikistan

335 metres

the tallest dam in the world

60,000

expected number of displaced people

Tag: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development

  • 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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