The combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Dushanbe, including Dushanbe-1, Dushanbe-2, and the Western and Eastern boilers, have officially started preparing for the upcoming heating season. These facilities are responsible for supplying the capital's residents with heat during the cold winter months.
According to Qurbon Ahmadzoda, an official with the energy company Barqi Tojik, the testing of the heating system is currently underway in the capital. Hot water is being supplied to certain districts to conduct technical checks and ensure everything is functioning properly.
“The exact date for the start of heating season is still unknown. It will depend on weather conditions, after which 'Barqi Tojik,' together with relevant authorities, will issue an official decision on the beginning of the heating season,” said Ahmadzoda.
He also mentioned that the Dushanbe CHP plants are fully prepared for the new heating season.
Typically, heat is supplied to Dushanbe residents starting mid-October, and the heating season lasts until approximately April of the following year. This year, the authorities announced that 3,300 facilities will be connected to the heating network, marking an increase of 100 compared to last year.
Jaloliddin Sharifov, head of transportation and coal supply at the state energy company Barqi Tojik, reported to Asia-Plus that for the 2025-2026 autumn-winter season, a total of 1.1 million tons of coal have been earmarked for the energy sector.
“By December, we plan to stockpile 1.1 million tons of coal for the State Administration of Coal and Mineral Resources. More than one million tons of coal have already been delivered to their destinations, sourced from the Fon-Yaghnob, Metallurgical, Pahndara, Qudrat-2010, and Rudnaya mines,” said Sharifov.
However, every year, some residents of Dushanbe's districts complain about insufficient heating in their homes at the start of the season. This issue has become particularly pronounced over the past two years. Authorities have sometimes explained the problem as being caused by a lack of fuel and poor condition of the residents’ internal piping systems.
It is important to note that in Tajikistan, thermal energy is only produced in Dushanbe and is primarily generated at two CHP plants: Dushanbe-1 and Dushanbe-2.
