Afghanistan, Nangarhar: Construction has officially begun on a major electricity project linking Kabul to Nangarhar, aimed at easing power shortages in eastern Afghanistan.
The project includes a 220 kV transmission line from the Arghandi substation in Kabul to the Sheikh Masri substation in Nangarhar, as well as a 126 MW substation in the province.
The initiative was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by Nangarhar Deputy Governor Mawlavi Azizullah Mustafa and local authorities. The line will pass through several districts, including Bagrami, Khak Jabar, Batkhak, Shirzad, Hesarak, Khogyani, and Surkh Rod.
According to officials, the line has the potential to transfer up to 800 MW of electricity, though it will initially carry 300 MW. Future upgrades could raise the capacity to 1,000 MW.
“This project will not only solve electricity shortages in Nangarhar but also bring stability to the wider eastern region,” Mustafa said.
Mawlavi Anwar Shah, head of the Nangarhar Electricity Department, confirmed that Uzbekistan is investing $243 M in the project. Completion is expected within 18 months.
Efforts are also under way to increase electricity generation from Afghanistan’s domestic resources, with plans to eventually produce thousands of megawatts.
Source: OMID Radio
