The Roghun hydropower plant (HPP) promises significant benefits for Tajikistan and Central Asia.  According to analysts from the World Bank, it will contribute to decarbonization, strengthening regional energy systems, and transformation of Tajikistan’s economy.

“It is crucial for the effective management of water and energy resources, which is extremely important in the context of climate change adaptation,” notes the World Bank’s new report on climate and development in Tajikistan.

The report highlights that the modern facility, which is scheduled to be completed by 2037, will meet Tajikistan’s internal electricity demand, stimulate economic growth, and increase revenue through exports.

The authors of the report clarify that the plant should reach full capacity (3.78 gigawatts) by 2034 and increase water storage by 13.3 billion cubic meters (BCM) by 2037.

World Bank representatives expect that around 70% of electricity generated by the Roghun HPP will be exported, which will help replace fossil fuel electricity production in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The report emphasizes that this plant will become the main pillar of Tajikistan’s power system and the “core of the regional electricity market in Central Asia.”  

Once completed, Roghun HPP will be the largest hydropower plant in Central Asia, with an installed capacity of 3,600 MW.  Its annual electricity generation after full commissioning will range from 13 to 17 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for about 65-85% of Tajikistan’s total annual electricity production.