The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan has declared that the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project, which spans Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, is nearing completion, with significant progress being made in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, announced that while construction in Pakistan is on track to be finalized in the first half of this year, work in Afghanistan is actively ongoing.
The CASA-1000 project is designed to transport electricity from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan through Afghan territory, with an operational target set for 2027.
As part of the project, a high-voltage converter station is being constructed in Pul-e-Khumri, located in Baghlan province, Afghanistan. This facility is projected to supply Afghanistan with 300 megawatts of electricity, while the remainder will be directed to Pakistan.
The project is not just a regional power initiative; it is expected to generate significant revenue for Afghanistan. Reports indicate that the country could earn approximately $99.1 million annually from transit fees, which would represent 90% of the total revenue generated by the project.
The establishment of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan has reportedly intensified efforts to implement major infrastructure projects like CASA-1000, highlighting the importance of regional energy cooperation.
