Bayat Power is an

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. Established in 2016 as part of the Bayat Group, the company developed and operates a natural gas-based power plant to address Afghanistan’s energy needs.

Overview

Bayat Power is a subsidiary of the Bayat Group, founded by Dr. Ehsanollah Bayat in 2002. The group operates in multiple sectors in Afghanistan, including

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( Ariana Radio & Television Network),

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(Ariana Network Services) and non-profit initiatives (Bayat Foundation). Bayat Power’s operations are based in

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, a region known for its natural

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reserves. The company works to reduce Afghanistan's reliance on imported

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and supports local energy production.

Bayat Power-1

Bayat Power-1, the company’s first gas-fired power plant, began operations in November 2019. It is the first modern gas-to-electricity generation facility in Afghanistan in over four decades. The plant produces up to 44 MW of electricity, supplying power to thousands of Afghan households. The plant employs a

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SGT-A45 turbine for rapid deployment and operational efficiency. It generates approximately 300 million

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annually. It operates in collaboration with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.

Achievements

Afghanistan Bayat Power the Proud Winner of Asian Power Award - 2023

Bayat Power has produced more than 1

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of electricity since its launch. In 2023, the company was recognized by the Asian Power Awards.

Partnerships

Bayat Power collaborates with international companies including

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, Relevant Power Solutions and Afghan government entities. It is a member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan Renewable Energy Union (AREU).

Social and economic impact

The company's operations have supported job creation and skills/workforce development in Afghanistan's energy sector, providing training for Afghan engineers and technical specialists.

Future plans

Bayat Power plans to expand its generating capacity to reach a target of 200 MW of

. It is also exploring renewable

solutions and off-grid technologies.

References

External links

* {{official website, https://bayatpower.com Electric power companies of Asia Organisations based in Kabul Service companies of Afghanistan Electric power in Afghanistan 2016 establishments in Afghanistan Energy companies established in 2016