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Uzbekistan Signs Contract for Upper Pskem HPP Construction Supervision

Uzbekistan Signs Contract for Upper Pskem HPP Construction Supervision
Uzbekistan Signs Contract for Upper Pskem HPP Construction Supervision / Photo: Uzbekhydroenergo.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekhydroenergo JSC has signed a contract with Turkish company Dolsar Engineering Inc. Co. for engineering support during the construction of the Upper Pskem Hydropower Plant (HPP). The contract covers project management and technical supervision of construction works, the press service of Uzbekhydroenergo reported.

The agreement was signed by the Customer Service for Hydropower Construction LLC, part of Uzbekhydroenergo, and Dolsar Engineering, which won the tender. The signing ceremony took place as part of the hydropower plant construction project.

The involvement of an international engineering company is intended to bring international expertise and modern technical approaches to the project. The project management consultancy (PMC) services covered by the contract include project management and technical supervision.

The cooperation also предусматривает the use of modern solutions and management mechanisms to ensure compliance with established requirements during construction.

The Upper Pskem HPP is planned for construction on the Pskem River. The project is among the initiatives aimed at developing Uzbekistan’s energy infrastructure and harnessing the country’s hydropower potential.

Construction of the plant is предусмотрена by Presidential Resolution No. PP-163 of 1 May 2026, “On Urgent Measures for the Further Development of the Hydropower Sector”.

The engineering support is expected to cover construction planning, quality control, compliance with technical safety requirements and completion of works within the established deadlines.

Askar Yakubov
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