#Asian Development Bank

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is undertaking a significant infrastructure project to enhance the electricity supply in the Kathmandu Valley.

The ADB approved additional grant financing of $15 million for the project to reconnect Tajikistan’s grid to the Central Asian Unified Power System.

The plant will be bulit in Surendranagar, Gujarat, fitting with India’s plan to build at least 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy output by 2030.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a $250 million loan to boost the power transmission network in Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Cambodia has announced that its power transmission network requires renovation, which will cost the country nearly $1.8 B.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) will be supporting Tripura Government with $220 M to undertake a major power sector revamp in the northeastern state.

Linxon has been awarded a contract by Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) to deliver the power supply works for Phase 2 development of the Chennai metro.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $189 M loan for construction of HV transmission infrastructure in Pakistan.

JSC Uzbekhydroenergo, Uzbekistan’s hydropower producer and developer, has signed a 25-year loan agreement, worth $60 M, with the Asian Development Bank.

JSC Uzbekhydroenergo has announced a tender for the design and construction of the Rabat, Chappasuy, and Tamshush Hydropower Plants on the Aksu River.

Papua New Guinea: The people and Goverment of Japan have been commended for their partnership in the Papua New Guinea electrification programme.

JSC National Electric Grids of Uzbekistan has announced a tender for the engineering, procurement and construction of a new transmission line.

Bangladesh: The Asian Development Bank has approved a $300 M loan for a project to expand transmission lines in Greater Dhaka and the western zone of Bangladesh.

Afghanistan: Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and the Asian Development Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 500 kV power transmission line.

Bangladesh: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an assistance package of more than $357 million for a project that will develop two power transmission lines in support of Bangladesh’s national target of electricity for all by 2021.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly support the development of clean energy infrastructure in India.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted $1 billion in financing to India’s national transmission company Power Grid Corporation of India (Powergrid) to fund renewable energy transmission and grid expansion projects.

Indonesia, Sumatra: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide $600 million loan to Indonesia’s state electricity corporation, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), to upgrade transmission and distribution system in Sumatra.

Pakistan, Karachi: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $6 billion five-year funding strategy which will help Pakistan to reform energy sector and upgrade its power infrastructure.

Azerbaijan, Baku: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a $1 billion investment program to rehabilitate and expand the country’s power distribution network.

Tajikistan: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the $54 million grant designed to improve the electricity supply to industrial facilities and population of Tajikistan.

Nepal, Kathmandu: Norway will grant $60 million to Nepal for Power Expansion Project. The project’s lead donor, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will administer the Norwegian aid.

Pakistan, Islamabad: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement for $ 167.2 million for the ‘Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Programme’.