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Mubadala, TAQA complete transaction for purchase of power plant in Uzbekistan
Mubadala, TAQA complete transaction for purchase of power plant in Uzbekistan
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First published: 29-May-2025 13:08:16Staff WriterABU DHABI - Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, have completed the acquisition of a gas-fired power generation plant at the Talimarjan Power Complex in Uzbekistan.Mubadala and TAQA each hold a 40 percent stake in the 875 MW TPP1 combined-cycle gas-fired plant through a newly established project company, Talimarjan Power Plant 1 LLC. Both TAQA and Mubadala also hold a 40% stake in the Talimarjan Operations & Maintenance LLC (O&M), which was established to operate the plant.Uzbekistan’s JSC “Talimarjan Issiqlik Elektr Stansiyasi” (TIES) holds the remaining 20 percent stakes in both the project company and the O&M entity.This transaction supports investments into the privatisation of Uzbekistan’s power sector. It follows a strategic partnership between the Governments of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates whereby Mubadala and TAQA will bring their global power sector expertise to the local power market in Uzbekistan.The 875 MW TPP1 plant has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with JSC “Uzenergosotish” (UES) (successor power purchaser to JSC “National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan”) for 25 years and plays a critical part in meeting demand for electricity in Uzbekistan as the country continues to experience rapid population and economic growth.Hammad Rahman, Head of Asia Pacific Infrastructure at Mubadala, said, “Mubadala is committed to supporting countries across the world to meet their energy needs while reducing carbon emissions. Efficient natural gas-fired powered plants such as TPP1 will play an important part in enabling the transition to cleaner sources of energy.Uzbekistan is recording a significant growth in demand for power, and Mubadala looks forward to working with TAQA and our local partner TIES to ensure communities and businesses across the country have access to reliable, affordable and secure power supply that supports progress and socioeconomic development.”Frank Possmeier, Chief Investment Officer, Generation at TAQA, said, “TAQA is pleased to collaborate with Mubadala and TIES in acquiring this vital asset that plays a crucial role in Uzbekistan's journey towards a privatised energy sector. As a low carbon power and water champion, TAQA will leverage it...