Improving reliability of Turkmenistan’s energy system was one of the topics on the agenda of the Cabinet session held in Turkmenistan on 9 February.
Deputy Prime Minister Dadebai Amangeldiev reported that 13 power stations are operational in Turkmenistan.With a view of fulfilling President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov’s instructions to ensure regular power supply to consumers a circular energy system and the Centre for power equipment maintenance is envisaged to be established, according to the state information agency TDH.
It should be mentioned that a week ago, on 2 February, the President issued a severe reprimand with the final warning to Amangeldiev for irregular power supply.
On 9 February the President dismissed Minister of Energy Batyr Ashirov for grave shortcomings while fulfilling job responsibilities.