Astana: Kazakhstan is poised to formalize an intergovernmental agreement on electricity procurement from Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, a development initially outlined in a memorandum from 2023. Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Erlan Akkenzhenov announced this during discussions with Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma, held on the sidelines of the KazEnergy Forum, part of Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025.
According to Trend News Agency, Minister Akkenzhenov emphasized that the agreement is envisioned as a comprehensive tool to balance energy systems, bolster agriculture, and enhance food security. The discussions also covered the synchronization of the energy systems of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with plans for Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) and Tajikistan’s national energy companies to continue their joint efforts in coordinating technical transit modes.
Minister Akkenzhenov expressed gratitude to the Tajik delegation for their participation in the forum, highlighting this collaboration as a testament to the strong bond between the two countries.
The Rogun HPP, situated on the Vakhsh river, is set to comprise six generating units, bringing the total installed capacity to 3,780 MW upon full completion. The first unit began operations on November 16, 2018, followed by the second unit on September 9, 2019. Earlier estimates had pegged the total installed capacity at 3,600 MW.
The Rogun HPP project is part of a multiphase initiative with a budget of approximately $6.3 billion, with the first phase valued at $3.39 billion. This phase is financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), and other financial institutions.
Upon completion, the plant will feature a 335-meter-high dam and a reservoir capable of holding 13.3 cubic kilometers, allowing it to produce an average of 14,400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually.