DUSHANBE, November 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Power disruptions happen often across the country, which is still struggling to upgrade ageing infrastructure, the Communist Party (CPT) leader Shodi Shabdolov said in an interview with Asia-Plus.
According to him, the country’s power systems have become obsolete and rising electricity consumption in autumn-winter period causes overload of the power systems. “Therefore, such accidents are predictable and will happen often,” the CPT leader said.
He noted that Tajikistan’s power systems have operated without for already 50 years and requires serious modernization. “For example, in Japan and the European countries, equipment of power plants is replaced every seven years,” said Shabdolov, “Unfortunately, Tajikistan does not have such opportunities due to weak economy.”
“The national budget for 2010 earmarks 700 million somoni for enhancement of the energy sector and a certain amount of these funds will be allocated for modernization of the power systems,” said the CPT leader, “If we do not do this, our power supply problems will rise from year to year.” He added that the government should give priority to the energy security of the country.
Eight members of Tajik opposition group detained in Rome
Tajikistan-Italy investment forum result sin signing of contracts worth more than US$160 million
Emomali Rahmon meets with WeBuild Group CEO in Rome to discuss the progress of construction of Roghun HPP
The population of Central Asia expected to exceed 1000 million by 2050
Tajikistan authorities warn about the risk of appearance of the plague in the country
Dushanbe to host international exhibition-fair from May 3-5
Huawei and Koinoti Nav lunches the first authorized training center in Tajikistan
Russia deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
AKDN Resident Representative meets newly appointed Global Head of AKFED IPS group of companies
Taliban-linked high-profile religious scholar killed in Pakistan
All news
Авторизуйтесь, пожалуйста