Why is energy planning a difficult task in Afghanistan?

1. Introduction High levels of uncertainty in Afghanistan make energy planning a challenging task. Afghanistan has experienced armed conflict throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, reflecting in part its strategic geopolitical location.

Should Afghanistan develop its domestic gas resources?

Some experts we interviewed think it is in the interest of Afghanistan to develop its domestic gas resources should the gas pipelines of Central Asia pass through Afghanistan to South Asia and even transfer the country's surplus energy via the expected pipelines (e.g., TAPI) to Pakistan and onwards.

Does Afghanistan still have electricity?

In addition to the financial crisis, over 75% of Afghanistan's electricity is still supplied by the neighboring countries-Central Asia and Iran. The utility cannot pay the regional power suppliers due to the current sanction on the country's banking system.

How much electricity will Afghanistan need in 2032?

Starting with the forecasts for the various provinces, the anticipated total demand forecast for Afghanistan has been estimated. For the whole of Afghanistan, gross demand, i.e. dispatched electrical energy, will increase in the base case scenario by 5.7% or 8.7% per annum on average from its current level to 18,400 GWh in 2032.

What are the imaginaries of energy importation in Afghanistan?

Section four discusses the identified imaginaries of energy importation (i.e., Afghanistan as an energy corridor), energy sources (i.e., affordable and least-cost energy supply) and the scale of energy technologies (i.e., off-grid for less populated rural areas and grid connection in urban areas).

Can Afghanistan provide electricity and water for irrigation?

Considering Afghanistan's current political and economic situation, establishing an independent body with direct engagement of communities is deemed to be the only feasible option to provide electricity and water for irrigation in a sustainable manner.