9th Annual International Congress and Exhibition: Hydropower Central Asia and Caspian
19-20 February 2025 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Abdugani Sanginov
Chairman, UzbekgidroenergoIt is reasonable to say that holding the Congress is an integral part of boosting hydropower potential growth of participating countries; it will positively affect economic and energy industries.
Chairman, UzbekgidroenergoIt is reasonable to say that holding the Congress is an integral part of boosting hydropower potential growth of participating countries; it will positively affect economic and energy industries.
About the Congress
200+
PARTICIPANTS
50+
INVESTMENT PROJECTS
2 days
OF NETWORKING
The 9th Annual International Congress and Exhibition: Hydropower Central Asia and Caspian is a professional venue for business and government representatives to exchange experience and consolidate efforts for successful development of investment projects on construction and reconstruction/modernisation of hydropower plants in the region (Tajikistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan).
Among the Speakers and VIP-guests of the Congress 2024
Vokhidzhon
Ahmadjonov
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Uzbekgidroenergo
Farrukh
Nurullaev
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Uzbekgidroenergo
Fozil
Mahmudov
First Deputy Chairman of the Board
Uzbekgidroenergo
Guo
Haifeng
Deputy General Manager of NT1 (Laos) Power Company
China Southern Power Grid (CSG)
Gulzhan
Nalibayeva
General Director
Financial Settlement Center of Renewable Energy
Ernes
Ibraimov
Head of Department for Operation of Hydroelectric Power Plants
Uzbekgidroenergo
Nodirbek
Achkabaev
Deputy Head of the Department of Prospective Development
Uzbekgidroenergo
Evgeniy
Krasnov
Executive Director
Eurasian Development Bank
Aleksandr
Sozinov
First Deputy General Director – Technical Director
Vedeneev VNIIG
Cemil
Arslan
Branch Manager
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI)
Elyor
Irgashev
Chief Engineer
Hydroproject, Tashkent
Cem
Aker
International Projects Coordinator
DOLSAR Engineering Inc. Co.
Maxim
Frolov
Sales Director Russia and CIS
Global Hydro
Among the confirmed participants 2024
Flagship investment projects
Construction of three HPPs on the Pskem River
Capacity: Pskem HPP - 400 MW, Mullalak HPP - 240 MW, Upper-Pskem HPP - 200 MW
Timeframe: Up to 2030
Investment: over $800 million
Operator: Uzbekhydroenergo
Three HPPs are expected for construction on the Pskem River - Pskem HPP, Mullalak HPP, and Upper-Pskem HPP. The agreements on supply of equipment for the project were concluded with General Electric. In December 2018, there was an agreement signed with RusHydro on joint development of a feasibility study and FEED for the construction of the Mullalak and Upper-Pskem HPPs.
Timeframe: Up to 2030
Investment: over $800 million
Operator: Uzbekhydroenergo
Three HPPs are expected for construction on the Pskem River - Pskem HPP, Mullalak HPP, and Upper-Pskem HPP. The agreements on supply of equipment for the project were concluded with General Electric. In December 2018, there was an agreement signed with RusHydro on joint development of a feasibility study and FEED for the construction of the Mullalak and Upper-Pskem HPPs.
Construction of two HPPs on the Zarafshon River
Capacity: Total capacity is 320 MW
Investment: Over $550 million
Operator: Tad-Uz Gidro
The project on construction of facilities will be realised in two stages. The first one will build the 140 MW Yeowon HPP, which will generate 800 million kWh of power. The projected cost is $282 million. The second stage is expected to include the construction of the Fandaryo hydropower plant with a capacity of 135 MW and a cost of about $270 million, capable of generating 600 million kWh.
Investment: Over $550 million
Operator: Tad-Uz Gidro
The project on construction of facilities will be realised in two stages. The first one will build the 140 MW Yeowon HPP, which will generate 800 million kWh of power. The projected cost is $282 million. The second stage is expected to include the construction of the Fandaryo hydropower plant with a capacity of 135 MW and a cost of about $270 million, capable of generating 600 million kWh.
Yukori Pskem HPP and Karateren HPP
Capacity: Yukori Pskem HPP – 200 MW; Karateren HPP – 500 MW
Timeframe: 2030
Investment: $1.64 billion
Operator: Uzbekhydroenergo
Under the memorandum, Uzbekhydroenergo JSC and China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Ltd. plan to set up a working group to develop feasibility studies for the projects. The parties plan to attract international experts. The commissioning of the HPP will generate an average of 3 billion kWh of electric power per year and save 835.65 million cubic metres of natural gas.
Timeframe: 2030
Investment: $1.64 billion
Operator: Uzbekhydroenergo
Under the memorandum, Uzbekhydroenergo JSC and China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Ltd. plan to set up a working group to develop feasibility studies for the projects. The parties plan to attract international experts. The commissioning of the HPP will generate an average of 3 billion kWh of electric power per year and save 835.65 million cubic metres of natural gas.
Construction of the Rogun HPP
Capacity: 3600 MW
Timeframe: 2033
Investment: Over $5 billion
Operator: Barqi-Tojik
The project implies construction of a hydropower plant on the river Vakhsh. The HPP is part of the Vakhsh Cascade, its upper step. The dam with a height of 335 meters will become the highest in the world.
Timeframe: 2033
Investment: Over $5 billion
Operator: Barqi-Tojik
The project implies construction of a hydropower plant on the river Vakhsh. The HPP is part of the Vakhsh Cascade, its upper step. The dam with a height of 335 meters will become the highest in the world.
HPP Cascade on the Ugam River
Capacity: 165,6 MW
Timeframe: 2024 -2026
Investment: $1.3 billion
Operator: Samruk-Kazyna
The project is aimed at the construction of a cascade of 10 hydropower plants. At the first stage, a group water pipeline from the Ugam gorge to Zhanabazar settlement is being designed with the construction of a cascade of HPPs. Seven of them are supposed to be built directly along the Ugam riverbed, and another three - along the group water pipeline.
Timeframe: 2024 -2026
Investment: $1.3 billion
Operator: Samruk-Kazyna
The project is aimed at the construction of a cascade of 10 hydropower plants. At the first stage, a group water pipeline from the Ugam gorge to Zhanabazar settlement is being designed with the construction of a cascade of HPPs. Seven of them are supposed to be built directly along the Ugam riverbed, and another three - along the group water pipeline.
Construction of the Kambarata HPP-1
Timeframe: Completion of construction is scheduled in 2030-2032. Commissioning is in 2028.
Investment: Over $2.5 billion
Operator: Electric Power Plants
The HPP must include 4 hydropower units. The volume of the reservoir is 6 billion cubic metres. It was planned that the realisation of the project would allow Kyrgyzstan to stop importing power.
Investment: Over $2.5 billion
Operator: Electric Power Plants
The HPP must include 4 hydropower units. The volume of the reservoir is 6 billion cubic metres. It was planned that the realisation of the project would allow Kyrgyzstan to stop importing power.
Congress Highlights 2024:
Onsite visit to Farkhad HPP by Uzbekgidroenergo*
Delegates will explore the results of plant modernisation, will learn about further development plans, and will network in the informal setting
*the number of participation passes is limited; contact the organising committee to learn about participation terms and conditions
50+ investment projects behind which the future of Central Asia and the Caspian stands: the potential for advanced development, 20+ investment projects in Uzbekistan
200+ participants from key energy and investment companies in the region, public agencies, EPC contractors, engineering companies, and suppliers. Uzbekhydroenergo is a strategic partner
40+ useful and informative speeches exclusively from top management and technical managers
15+ participating countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Armenia, Europe, China, Turkey, Canada, and many others
30+ hours of networking: cocktail reception, interactive round tables, discussions, pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, and much more
Top management and market leaders within the framework of the strategic opening meeting. Transformation of approaches to renewable energy
NEW! How to ensure energy security? Round table and discussion. Find out the opinions of industry leaders directly
Investments. Classical mechanisms and the evolution of PPP
Small hydropower, great potential. The role of small generation
Is the modernisation of stations an investment in the future of the region? Key investment projects
Energy distribution. How to do it correctly? Discuss it personally with the technical directors of companies in the region!
Analytic Materials
Survey results report on Investment potential of hydropower in the Central Asia and the Caspian
The report is produced based on the survey analysis and in-depth interview with industry leaders
Sponsors and Partners 2024
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