Does Turkmenistan export electricity to Afghanistan?

Turkmenistan exported millions of kilowatt-hours of electricity to Afghanistan via the routes Ymamnazar–Andkhoy and Serkhetabat–Herat at a discounted tariff. On 1 February 2020, construction of 220 kilovolt power transmission line from the Mary State Power Plant to the city of Herat began.

Which power plant is located in Turkmen?

Mary State Power Plant is the flagship of the Turkmen electric energy industry, the first power plant that was put into operation in 1973. Its total capacity is 2985.7 megawatts. There are 4 gas turbines and 2 steam turbines from the world-famous company General Electric. Akhal State Power Plant – commissioned in 2010.

Does Turkmen export electricity?

In his remarks, Arkadag also highlighted the issue of Turkmen electricity exports. “Currently, Turkmen electric energy, in addition to Afghanistan, is exported to Iran, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. This year it is planned to increase the exports to 9 billion kilowatt-hours, that is 3.3 times higher than in 2013,” he said.

Will Turkmenistan increase electricity production in 2028?

In accordance with the “Program of the President of Turkmenistan on socio-economic development of the country for 2022-2028”, in 2028 it is planned to increase the total electricity production to 37.5 billion kilowatt-hours or 22.5% up compared to 2022, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.

What is Turkmenbashi thermal power station?

Turkmenbashi Thermal Power Station is a unique power plant powered by seawater. Two industrial evaporation units transform seawater into distilled water used in steam boilers. Seydi Thermal Power Station is the first power plant built after Turkmenistan gained independence. The installed capacity of the plant is 160 megawatts.

What is the oldest power plant in Turkmenistan?

Starting his speech, he recalled that on the territory of the Mary province, there is the oldest facility of the energy industry of Turkmenistan – the Hindu Kush hydroelectric power station on the Murghab River. “There is no other power plant in the world that has an almost 110-year history and operates with equipment installed at that time.