Tbilisi to Host HPP Congress

Georgia’s capital is set to host an international congress and exhibition this week focused on hydropower construction and plant operation in the region.

The event will see high-profile speakers discussing the formative role of hydropower in the Caucasian and Central Asian energy sector, namely in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Kirgizia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Tajikistan and Ukraine). The speakers are also expected to touch on the benefits of an interconnected energy grid that runs between said countries.

The congress Hydropower: The Caspian and Central Asia 2017 will take place from February 15-16.

Over 40 plans will be presented for both new projects and for projects which envisage the modernization of existing hydropower plants in the region.

Participants will also review the initiatives and commitments of participating countries and discuss action priorities, including the most pressing issues facing hydropower, including project financing, ecological safety and technology innovation.

Katie Ruth Davies