Uzbekistan Approves Hydropower Expansion Plan Through 2032

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has approved a new resolution aimed at advancing the development of the country’s hydropower sector and improving the efficiency of the state-owned company Uzbekhydroenergo.

The document, signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, sets key performance indicators and long-term targets for increasing electricity generation and modernizing energy infrastructure.

Under the resolution, Uzbekistan plans to commission an additional 114 megawatts of hydropower capacity by the end of 2026 and generate 7.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. These measures are part of the current phase of expanding hydropower generation capacity.

The long-term strategy outlined in the document extends through 2032. It предусматривает the construction of pumped storage hydropower plants with a total capacity of 1,400 megawatts. In addition, the total hydropower capacity is expected to increase by 2.4 times through the addition of 3,266 megawatts.

The resolution also introduces organizational and regulatory measures aimed at accelerating the implementation of investment projects in the sector. In particular, it allows the construction of roads, power transmission lines, and other infrastructure using a single-stage design process based on working project documentation and financed by the company.

The document further expands the technical capabilities of design organizations within the Uzbekhydroenergo system. They are now permitted to use unmanned aerial vehicles for surveying and design work in prospective areas, which is expected to improve the accuracy and efficiency of project preparation.

It also allows organizations within the company’s system to participate in public procurement processes conducted by Uzbekhydroenergo and its subsidiaries. Authorities say these measures are intended to enhance project management flexibility and speed up the implementation of investment initiatives in the energy sector.