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EBRD earmarks €200 million for renewables in Kazakhstan

The EBRD Board of Directors has approved a financing framework of up to €200 million. This will be used to finance primarily private renewable energy projects with a total generating capacity of 300 MW within the next five years.

ADB, Kyrgyz Republic sign agreement to complete Toktogul hydropower plant upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed the loan agreement for the third and final phase of support to rehabilitate the Toktogul hydropower plant and increase the reliability of the national and regional power systems.

Georgia: The world’s first carbon neutral hydropower project

Georgia’s newest hydroelectric power plant was constructed on the Tergi river, in the Kazbegi region, by JSC Dariali Energy, the majority of which is owned by private investors, with the support of $80 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

EBRD supports Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Energy with €100 million loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing support to the national energy company Samruk-Energy as it embarks on an ambitious program of privatization in line with the strategy of its parent holding, the sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna. (Photo credit: EBRD)

ADB supports $1 billion financing to expand Azerbaijan gas field

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $1 billion in private and public sector assistance to expand Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz II, one of the world’s largest gas fields.

Visiting World Bank vice president reiterated support to Georgia

Cyril Muller, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, commended Georgia for its steady economic growth and development priorities, as he concluded his official county visit.

ADB approves $415 million grant to support Afghanistan’s energy security

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $415 million grant to boost Afghanistan’s energy supply and strengthen the country’s cross-border trade in energy. (Photo credit: ADB)

ADB to help improve clean energy access, efficiency in Pakistan

he Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $325 million loan to help enhance Pakistan’s energy security by helping install clean energy sources and improve people’s access to electricity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and Punjab, two of the country’s largest provinces.

Uzbekistan’s energy sector to become more efficient and reliable with World Bank support

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $150 million in financing for the Modernization and Upgrade of Transmission Substations Project in Uzbekistan. It is aimed at improving the technical efficiency and reliability of the power transmission networks in the country.

ADB VP reaffirms support for Azerbaijan’s development priorities

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Wencai Zhang met with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Artur Rasi-zade, and Samir Sharifov, Minister of Finance and ADB Governor, to reaffirm ADB’s continuous support for the country’s development and reform priorities. (Photo credit: ADB)