Afghanistan signs deal to develop 10 GW power capacity by 2032

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water has signed a $10 billion agreement with a domestic private company to develop power projects with a combined capacity of 10,000 megawatts, Tolo News reported. The projects will be implemented over a six-year period from 2026 to 2032.

The agreement covers electricity generation from coal, gas, hydro, wind, and solar sources across multiple provinces. The first phase will target 2,000 to 3,000 MW, with technical design scheduled to be completed within six months.

Acting Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor described the deal as a milestone for the country’s energy sector, citing electricity as critical for health, industry, and households. He said Afghanistan had strong potential across renewable and conventional energy sources.

Mirwais Azizi, head of the private company involved, said the initiative would employ 17 to 18 foreign experts and aims to train local workers to form 98 percent of the workforce. A dedicated training centre will be established to support this target.

The project’s generation mix includes:

• 3,400 MW from coal in provinces such as Balkh, Bamiyan, Herat, and Baghlan
  
  
• 3,700 MW from gas in Jawzjan, Herat, and the northern region
  
  
• 2,040 MW from hydro in Kabul, Kapisa, and Daikundi
  
  
• 700 MW from wind in Herat and Farah
  
  
• 200 MW from solar in Kabul, Kandahar, and Ghazni

The announcement comes as Afghanistan continues to face widespread electricity shortages affecting both industrial output and daily life in many areas.