Iran Ready to Supply Afghanistan With Up to 2,000 MW of Electricity

DID Press: Iran is prepared to facilitate the supply of up to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Afghanistan, Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said during talks with Mohammad Ahmad Jan Bilal, head of Afghanistan’s General Directorate of State-Owned Enterprises, in Tehran.

According to statements from Afghanistan’s state-owned enterprises directorate, the meeting focused on bilateral cooperation in the electricity and energy sectors, the supply of drinking water and the construction of wastewater treatment facilities.

Aliabadi said Iran was ready to cooperate in the electricity sector and provide training and technical support to Afghan personnel. He also said Tehran could facilitate the supply of up to 2,000 MW to meet Afghanistan’s electricity needs.

Bilal emphasized expanding energy cooperation, strengthening technical capacity and implementing joint projects. The Afghan delegation also visited water and wastewater facilities in Tehran.

During his visit, Bilal separately met Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad. The two sides discussed supplying Afghanistan with oil and gas products, technical and professional training, and joint exploration. Joint technical teams were also identified to follow up on the implementation of the agreements.

Important context: The announcement confirms Iran’s stated readiness to supply up to 2,000 MW, but details such as the implementation timetable, transmission arrangements and the volume that could actually be delivered have not been publicly specified.