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Science & Technology, Tajikistan

Tajikistan constructing 14 new small HPPs
15.02.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

At present, construction of 14 new small hydropower plants continues in Tajikistan, Asia-Plus reported on Friday with reference to the country's Energy and Industry Ministry.

According to the report, after commissioning of these facilities, the number of small HPPs in the country will reach 296 units.

According to the Energy and Industry Ministry, at present there are 282 small hydropower plants with total capacity of 25,200 kW in Tajikistan.

According to the report, 17 new small stations with total capacity of over 1,800 kW started their operation.

Tajikistan, Germany discuss development prospects in energy sector
04.02.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

Energy and Industry Minister of Tajikistan Gul Sherali met with German Ambassador to Tajikistan Doris Hertrampf on Saturday, Asia-Plus reports on Monday.

Slovakia, Tajikistan to sign agreement on encouragement and mutual protection of investments
04.02.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

Governments of Tajikistan and Slovakia are considering an agreement on promotion and mutual protection of investments, Asia-Plus reported on Monday with reference to the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan.

According to the report, two agreements - an agreement on the investment support and an agreement on trade and economic relations and cooperation in science and technology spheres have been already signed between Tajikistan and Slovakia.

OSCE interested in small hydropower engineering in Tajikistan
14.01.2013
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

A memorandum of cooperation between the Energy and Industry Ministry of Tajikistan and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was signed last Friday in Dushanbe, AsiaPlus reported on Monday.

According to the Tajik Energy and Industry Ministry, the document was signed following a meeting of Energy and Industry Minister of Tajikistan Gul Sherali with OSCE Ambassador to the country Ivar Vikki.

Tajikistan lowers natural gas extraction
31.01.2012
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

Tajikistan decreased the extraction of natural gas by 10.4 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010, Asia-Plus reported on Tuesday. Last year the country extracted about 19 million cubic metres of gas which is 5.6 million cubic metres less than the expected volume.

The total cost of gas produced in Tajikistan exceeded 6.7 million somoni that is 5.8 per cent less than in 2010. The production of oil in Tajikistan hit 28,700 thousand tons in 2011 which is 1500 tons higher than in 2010 and by 163 tons more than was expected. The total cost of oil produced amounted to 27.3 million somoni.

Tajikistan underscores importance of nuclear-weapon-free zones
07.10.2011
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

Tajik Ambassador to the UN Sirodjidin Aslov underscored the importance of the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones where they did not exist, especially in the Middle East, at the meeting of the First Committee of the 66th UN General Assembly on Oct.6.

He expressed support for the Conference in 2012 on its establishment.

He said his country attached great importance to strengthening of the disarmament, non-proliferation regimes, revitalizing the process of negotiations for the conclusion of the CTBT and the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones.

The first ever liver transplantation to be conducted in Tajikistan
09.08.2011
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

For the first time in its history the Dushanbe Transplant Center is planning to transplant liver in September this year. Following this transplantation such operations will become regular, Asia-Plus reported.

According to the center’s transplant surgeon Dr. Faizali Mavlonov, such operations will be mainly available to people suffering from such diseases as liver cirrhosis and hepatitis D.

He said that the center has all required equipment for such operations. Experts who passed special courses in Moscow are ready to work.

Tajik students to attend CIS summer school in Azerbaijan
04.08.2011
Cental Asia|Science & Technology|Tajikistan

Three competitively selected students from Tajikistan will attend the CIS Summer School for Student Leaders this year, Asia-Plus reported.