China Enterprise Help Uzbekistan Old Hydropower Station to rejuvenate vitality

People's Daily reporter Rongyi

In Uzbekistan, the three old hydropower stations in Tashkend, Tashkend and Anji Yanzhou were "returned to youth" after upgrading and transformation by Chinese companies. Uzbekistan National Television reported in the golden period that the project has strongly promoted the cooperation between the hydropower of China and Ukraine, and this field has become a highlight of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

In June 2021, all Uzbekistan Hydropower Station repaired projects under China Power Construction were completed. The project framework includes a total of 3 water power stations in Bolz Susie No. 14, Tashkeng No. 9 Hydropower Station, and Shahliham No. 2 Hydropower Station. Since the operation of more than a year, the three -seat water power stations have the orderly operation of the grid -connected power generation. Compared with before the repair and transformation, the power generation power has increased by more than doubled, and the power generation is more than doubled.

These three old hydropower stations were founded in the 1940s and were seriously aging due to "overdue service". Uzbekistan is a large energy consumer country. Every summer, the power supply is in lack of power supply. In the capital Tashkeng, the power outage may be stopped 3 times a week when power supply is tight. Some remote areas are even more power, and the weak power infrastructure is an important reason. "After the project was completed and operated, it relieved the power supply pressure of the capital Tashkeng and Anji Yanyan's surrounding areas to a certain extent. It is a real people's livelihood project." Said Liu Chang, head of the representative office of China Electric Power Construction Uzbekistan.

Looking back at the project construction process, he said that during the project construction, there were many difficulties such as the shortage of construction personnel, lag, and technical personnel who could not attend the new crown pneumonia's epidemic during the project construction period. In March 2020, shortly after the new crown pneumonia's epidemic, the project team grabbed the first unit of grid -connected power generation in front of Tashn to provide important electricity guarantee for the local government to resist.

Narrinboyev Ottik is the project Ukraine employee. He has been working since he entered the project in August 2019. "Thank you for the construction of the Chinese enterprise in the Ukraine, so that I can get a good job. Now my monthly salary can reach $ 800, which can bring a good life to my family." Nurlingboev said that it is more important to be more important. The project allows him to learn the latest hydropower technology in China and make progress with Chinese colleagues in cooperation with Chinese colleagues. "I hope to continue to serve the people of my hometown in the project construction of Chinese companies in the future," he said.

In recent years, the localization development has been an important direction for China's overseas projects. According to reports, when China Electric Power Construction first entered Uzbekistan, more than half of the people participating in the project construction were Chinese workers. Today, there are more than 70%local employees on the project. In many years of project construction, Chinese companies have not only created employment for the local area, but also cultivated a group of outstanding local technical workers and improved their employment skills. Many of them have established long -term stable cooperative relationships with Chinese enterprises.

In addition, China Power Construction also actively participates in the training of energy professionals such as high -level hydraulic and electricity. Symposiums are held every year, foreign employees are invited to exchange and study in China, and cooperate with local universities to provide students from studying in China with opportunities and scholarships in China.

As a country dominated by thermal power, more than 85%of Uzbekistan's electricity comes from coal and gas. In recent years, the Uzbekistan government has encouraged the development of new energy. Liu Chang said that the repair project of the hydropower station also facilitates the country's acquisition of more clean hydropower energy, which is of positive significance for reducing carbon emissions and promoting the sustainable development of local economic and social. Uzbekistan has rich wind energy and solar resources. China Electric Power Construction also actively responded to the local government call to actively invest in new energy in Uz. At present, a 500 MW wind power project is under construction.

Mentioned the upcoming Samarham Summit, Liu Chang said that as an iconic project of the "Belt and Road" construction and the important achievements of the Sino -Uzbekistan Hydropower Station Repair Project itself With implementation. "I believe the results of this summit will provide more opportunities for the development of Chinese enterprises in Wu," he said.

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