A Turkmen-Chinese business forum was held in Ashgabat, where cooperation in the electricity sector was discussed. This was reported by ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

S. Saparov, Deputy Minister of Energy of Turkmenistan, stated that there are 11 power stations operating in the country with a total capacity of 7,000 MW. This enables the country to meet domestic demand and increase electricity exports.

Particular attention is being paid to the development of renewable energy sources and the reduction of emissions. In the Gyzylarbat etrap of Balkan velayat, a 10 MW solar-wind power station has been prepared for commissioning.

A proposal from ‘Power China’ to build a 300 MW solar power plant using preferential long-term financing is also under consideration.

China remains one of Turkmenistan’s key partners in the energy sector. The parties continue to discuss joint projects in the field of ‘green’ energy.