Tashkent power station
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Tashkent power station (Ташкентская ТЭС,) is an operating power station of at least 2230-megawatts (MW) in Salar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent power station | Salar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan | 41.3796, 69.370217 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- 1, 10, 10R, 11, 12, 13, 1R, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 5, 5R, 6, 6R, 7, 7R, 8, 8R, 9, 9R: 41.3796, 69.370217
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1963[6] |
| 10 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 165[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1970[6] |
| 10R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 289[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 11 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 155[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1971[6] |
| 12 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 155[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1971[6] |
| 13 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 370[2] | combined cycle[2] | yes[7][8][9] | 2015[2] |
| 1R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 274[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 2 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1964[6] |
| 3 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1965[6] |
| 3R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 274[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 4 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1965[6] |
| 5 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1966[6] |
| 5R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 274[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 6 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 155[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1967[6] |
| 6R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 279[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 7 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 165[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1967[6] |
| 7R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 289[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 8 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 165[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1968[6] |
| 8R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 289[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
| 9 | Operating[2][3][4] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 150[2] | steam turbine[6] | yes[7][8][9] | 1969[6] |
| 9R | Announced[10] | fossil gas: natural gas, fossil liquids: fuel oil[5][6] | 274[10] | combined cycle[10] | yes[7][8][9] | – |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 10 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 10R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 11 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 12 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 13 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 1R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 2 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 3 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 3R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 4 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 5 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 5R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 6 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 6R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 7 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 7R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 8 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 8R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 9 | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
| 9R | Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC [100%][11] | Thermal Power Stations JSC [100.0%] |
Background
With the support of EBRD, three units with total capacity of 450 MW will be decommissioned in 2023.[12] As of November 2023, the total installed capacity of the power station, reported on the website of Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC, is 1,860 MW.[13] It is unclear which units were retired.
In June 2023, Thermal Power Plant JSC and Italian credit agency SACE signed three major agreements and one memorandum for implementation of four major projects, including modernization of the Tashkent power station. It is expected that after the modernization of the plant, its capacity will increase by 990 MW. According to the memorandum, residents of Tashkent will be provided with additional heat and power through installation of combined-cycle units instead of operating simple-cycle units 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Based on the agreement with SACE, Italian companies will participate in the projects as contractors.[14]
In September 2023, Uzbekenergotaymir (owned by Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC) signed a contract for USD 60 million with General Electric Global Parts and Products for modernization of power units at its power stations. The agreement was reached during the American-Uzbek business forum organized as part of the visit of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the United States.[15] The name of the specific project was not mentioned.
In October 2023, it was reported in the media that China National Technical Import and Export Corp. (CNTIC) will participate in the construction of new CHP power stations in Tashkent.[16] As of November 2024, there have not been any further updates about the modernization of the power station.
In May 2024, two combined-cycle gas units with the installed capacity of 32 MW each (below GEM's threshold of 50 MW) were launched at the power plant.[17]
Installed capacity
The plant was originally built with twelve generating units, giving it a total capacity of 1,920 MW. With the addition of Unit 13 (370 MW), the capacity increased to 2,290 MW.[18] However, the current capacity listed on the IES website is 1,860 MW, indicating that 430 MW have been decommissioned —likely corresponding to units 1-3.[12]
Fuel
The power station primarily runs on gas, with fuel oil used as a backup. There is proposal under discussion to prohibit the use of fuel oil for heat and power generation across all regions of Uzbekistan by the end of 2025. According to this proposal, fuel oil would only be allowed during accidents or emergencies and with approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. Additionally, to reduce air pollution, Tashkent Thermal Power Plant JSC will be required to fully equip its emission sources with dust and gas treatment systems at its own expense.[19]
Ownership
In 2024, all shares of the Tashkent power station were transferred to the State Assets Management Agency of Uzbekistan (AUGA). This move is part of the country's broader strategy to privatize state-owned enterprises, under its National IPO program. The program aims to increase the role of private sector investment in Uzbekistan's economy, including in the energy sector.[20][21]
Articles and Resources
References
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20221102083705/https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12260790.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-11-02.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 6.36 6.37 6.38 6.39 6.40 6.41 6.42 6.43 6.44 https://web.archive.org/web/20210801051143/https://toshkenties.uz/tarix-2/. Archived from the original on 2021-08-01.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20211101223911/https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/11750742_06.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-01.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 "АО «Тепловые электрические станции» и кредитное агентство «SACE» совместно реализуют новый перспективный проект". minenergy.uz. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 (PDF) https://cdn.tpp.uz/2024/06/28/05/19/VVDeKfTlM201lTbyoiAUS94hynNpZ6CT.pdf.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "https://minenergy.uz/ru/news/view/2899". Министерство энергетики Республики Узбекистан. June 9, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Ташкентская ТЭС". IES. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "The use of mazut led to the release of 15.7 thousand tons of pollutants into the atmosphere within a year". The Government Portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan. January 20, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
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