Power Projects Costing $25 Million Launched in Kabul
Last Updated on February 24, 2025 6:06 am
The Ministry of Energy and Water has launched two major electricity projects worth over $25 million, aimed at reducing power shortages in Kabul and industrial parks.
At the inauguration ceremony, acting Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor emphasized that these projects will significantly improve electricity supply for residents and businesses.
The projects include:
• A new 189-megavolt power station in Bot Khak, Kabul
• A 220-kilovolt transmission line from Arghandi to Bot Khak
Acting Minister Mansoor stated: “The Bot Khak substation and transmission line from Arghandi are under construction. The total cost of both projects exceeds $25 million.”
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to managing Afghanistan’s water resources and expanding energy infrastructure, highlighting that several major hydro and energy projects have been initiated in the past three years.
He added: “We are planning large-scale projects on the Kunar River, which we hope to begin soon.”
Meanwhile, Kabul Governor Aminullah Ubaid emphasized the importance of power investment for industry and economic growth, stating that the Islamic Emirate initiated 210 infrastructure projects in Kabul last year, many of which have been completed.
Aminullah Ubaid, the governor of Kabul, stated: “Last year, the Islamic Emirate successfully launched up to 210 projects in Kabul, some of which have been completed, while others are still under construction. These projects, valued at over one billion afghani, have been funded by various departments of the Islamic Emirate.”
Mohajer Farahi, deputy minister of publications at the Ministry of Information and Culture, said: “We hope that all traders, investors, and companies will be able to seize opportunities and contribute to economic growth and job creation in the country.”
Meanwhile, the head of the contracting company responsible for the Bot Khak power plant pledged that the project would be completed on schedule and in accordance with international standards.
Haji Pahlawan, the head of the contracting company, stated: “We urge the Islamic Emirate’s authorities to cooperate in social and land acquisition matters in a timely manner so that this national project can be completed within the designated timeframe.”
According to the Ministry of Energy and Water, these projects are part of the 500-kilovolt Turkmenistan-Afghanistan transmission line. Once completed, they are expected to address Kabul’s electricity challenges significantly.