Energy Supply Improvement Investment Program, Tranche 1

Summary

The subprojects proposed for financing are: (i) 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Sheberghan to Dashte Alwan, (ii) 220-kV transmission line from Andkhoy to Sheberghan, (iii) project preparation facility for future energy projects and provision of analytical consulting services, and (iv) program supervision and implementation consultancy. Tranche 1 will allow expanded power imports by constructing the last missing links to forge Turkmenistan–Afghanistan interconnector.

Expected Outcome

The project will increase supply of imported power from Tajikistan.

Expected Outputs

• 306 kilometers (approximately) of 500 kV Transmission Line from Sheberghan to Dashte Alwan operational

• 66 kilometers (approximately) of 220 kV Transmission Line from Sheberghan to Andkhoy completed

• Future projects designed and prepared for financing by Asian Development Bank and other development partners

• Business plan and tariff model and framework developed for Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS)