Georgia announces new $159m thermal power plant

A new Combined Cycle Thermal Power Plant will be built in Georgia to increase the country’s power generation and move Georgia one step closer towards energy independence.

Today Government officials laid the foundation for the 230 MW Gardabani Thermal Power Plant 2 in Georgia’s Kvemo Kartli region.

The $159 million new Combined Cycle Thermal Power Plant in Gardabali will begin to produce power in winter 2020.

Implementing projects that contribute to the country’s energy independence and, at the same time meet the country's increasing electricity demands during winter, was a priority of the Government of Georgia.

Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said building energy efficient combined cycle thermal power plants and fitting them with modern technologies was very important for Georgia's energy network.

This will be another energy source for our system and one more step on the path of ensuring our country’s energy security,” said Kvirikashvili.

The PM thanked China Tianchen Engineering Corporation for participating in the implementation of the Gardabani Thermal Power Plant 2 project.

I am very glad that a large Chinese company is participating in the [project]. This is another sign of growing economic and investment relations between Georgia and China.

This is a direct outcome of several very important agreements that have been concluded lately, including the Cooperation Memorandum on Development of the New Silk Road Concept and a consensus on concluding the Free Trade agreement with China,” he said.

Georgia's PM promised "more similar facilities” will be built in Georgia in the future, which will help transform Georgia into a modern, efficient state.