Bayat Power
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| Company type | Electricity Services Distributor |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Ehsan Bayat |
| Headquarters | Kabul , Afghanistan |
| Website | www.bayatpower.com |
Bayat Power is an independent power producer in Afghanistan. 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
[edit]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 telecommunications (Afghan Wireless), media (Ariana Radio & Television Network), energy, internet service Provider (Ariana Network Services) and non-profit initiatives (Bayat Foundation). Bayat Power’s operations are based in Sheberghan, a region known for its natural gas reserves. The company works to reduce Afghanistan's reliance on imported electricity and supports local energy production.[1][2]
Bayat Power-1
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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.[3]
Key features of Bayat Power-1
[edit]- Employs a Siemens SGT-A45 turbine for rapid deployment and operational efficiency.
- Generates approximately 300 million kWh annually.
- Operates in collaboration with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
Achievements
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Bayat Power has produced more than 1 billion kWh of electricity since its launch.[4] In 2023, the company was recognized by the Asian Power Awards..[5][6]
Partnerships
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Bayat Power collaborates with international companies including Siemens Energy, 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
[edit]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
[edit]Bayat Power is planning to expand its generating capacity to reach a target of 200 MW of electricity. It is also exploring renewable energy solutions and off-grid technologies.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bayat Power's CEO in Talks with DABS on Collaboration Opportunities". Ariana News. 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Two New Gas Wells to be Drilled in Northern Afghanistan this Year". Ariana News. 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Siemens Supplies First SGT-A45 Mobile Power Generation Unit". Siemens. 2019. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Bayat Power Blazes Ahead as It Hits the One Billion kWh of Energy Production Milestone". Ariana News. 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Afghanistan's Bayat Power: The Proud Winner of Asian Power Award 2023". Ariana News. 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Bayat Power: Powering Afghanistan's Drive to Energy Security and Economic Growth". Asian Power. 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Bayat Power Set to Launch Phase Two of Its Gas-to-Electricity Power Generating Project". Ariana News. 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-19.