Tajik Minister of Energy and Industry Gul Sherali last week met in Berlin with senior representatives of ANDRITZ HYDRO, according to the Tajik Embassy in Berlin.

The sides reportedly discussed issues related to cooperation between Tajikistan and ANDRITZ HYDRO within the framework of a memorandum of cooperation that was signed in Dushanbe in March this year.

Projects for reconstruction and modernization of the Norak and Varzob-2 hydroelectric power plants were also among major topics of the meeting.

While in Berlin, Tajik minister reportedly also held talks with top managers of a number of large energy companies of Germany and other European countries that are interested in participation in implementation of investment projects in the energy and mining sectors of Tajikistan.  

ANDRITZ HYDRO is a global supplier of electro-mechanical systems and services (“water to wire“) for hydropower plants and one of the leaders in the world market for hydraulic power generation.  The company promotes hydropower as the most economical form of renewable energy.  In close cooperation with its customers, ANDRITZ HYDRO elaborates long-lived, environmentally friendly concepts.

ANDRITZ HYDRO reportedly has: more than 170 years of accumulated experience in turbine design; over 30,000 turbines (more than 400,000 MW) installed globally; over 120 years of experience in electrical equipment; and the complete range up to more than 800 MW

ANDRITZ HYDRO is a leading supplier in the service & rehabilitation sector and a world market leader for compact hydro.  Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, ANDRITZ HYDRO has more than 50 locations in 20 countries worldwide.  The company is organized in five main divisions: large hydro; service and rehab; compact hydro; generator turbo; and pumps