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SEBZOR



Project details

Project name: Sebzor
Project location: Shokhdara River, Tajikistan
Installed capacity: 11 MW
Project developer/owner: Pamir Energy Co. (PEC)

Assessment history

Assessment tool: Hydropower Sustainability
ESG Gap Analysis Tool
Assessment stage: Preparation
Assessment date: 9-18 August 2021

Assessment tool: Hydropower Sustainability Standard
Assessment stage: Preparation
Assessment date:
30 September - 5 October 2022
Open for public consultation



Assessment using the Hydropower Sustainability ESG Gap Analysis Tool

The assessment found that Sebzor HPP will make a significant positive impact to climate change mitigation by providing a very low-carbon source of power and displacing high-carbon energy sources such as firewood, diesel and coal. The project’s environmental impacts are relatively minor due to its small footprint (small reservoir, low diversion weir and limited land disturbance as the pipeline is laid into the existing roadway) and limited biodiversity values.

The project has well-developed processes for labour management and Operation Health and Safety as a result of Pamir Energy’s extensive experience and reputation as one of the most important and attractive employers in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast region of Tajikistan.

The project has two significant gaps in the Community Impacts and Infrastructure Safety topic. Plans are in place to resolve the gaps in the coming 6 months.

The project’s HESG assessment report underwent a 60-day public consultation period, which ended on 17 December 2021.




Assessment using the Hydropower Sustainability Standard


Building on the findings of the HESG assessment conducted a year prior, the HS Standard assessment of Sebzor found that the project continues to show ways in which it will positively impact the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast region of Tajikistan and the Badakhshan province in Afghanistan by increased supply and reliability for the existing regional grid operated by PEC.

Since its previous assessment, PEC addressed both gaps found in the Community Impacts and Infrastructure Safety section. Beyond meeting the Minimum Requirements to qualify for an HS Standard certification, Sebzor HPP meets at least 30% of the Advanced Requirements on each relevant section, making it eligible to receive a Silver certification.

The project’s HS Standard assessment report is now open for a 60-day public consultation period, available on the Hydropower Sustainability Council and Pamir Energy websites, which will end on 23 February 2023. The report will also be translated into Russian and shared with local communities affected by the project for their input.

HS STANDARD ASSESSMENT REPORT