Officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum have announced the extension of approximately 25 kilometers of the TAPI gas pipeline within Afghanistan.
Humayun Afghan, spokesman for the Ministry, shared on his “X” page that significant progress has been made on the TAPI pipeline construction in Herat province. He stated, “So far, about 25 kilometers of the pipeline have been laid, and preparations have been completed for an additional 120 kilometers.”
Further updates include the transportation of new pipelines and technical equipment to the project area, which are expected to accelerate progress. The ministry anticipates completing the 153-kilometer stretch in Herat by the end of 2026. Humayun Afghan assured that the project will continue on schedule and will be operational as planned.
The TAPI project is one of the region’s most significant economic initiatives, designed not only to boost economic development but also to enhance regional cooperation through energy transmission.
The pipeline project officially began in Afghanistan in September 2024 with high-level officials from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan present. Currently, about 25 kilometers have been completed within Afghanistan’s territory.
Stretching over 1,800 kilometers, the TAPI pipeline transports natural gas from Turkmenistan to India via Afghanistan and Pakistan. The total cost of the project is estimated at $22.5 billion. Afghanistan is expected to earn approximately $500 million annually in transit fees.
TAPI will transport 33 billion cubic meters of gas each year: 5 billion cubic meters will be consumed within Afghanistan, while Pakistan and India will consume approximately 14.14 billion cubic meters.
