In brief
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum cleared a 275‑million‑dollar deal with Azizi Group to explore natural gas in northern Jawzjan province. The contract covers over 3,000 square kilometres and is projected to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity while creating more than 2,000 jobs. The agreement forms part of a series of domestic and international ventures aimed at unlocking the country’s natural resources and enhancing energy security.
In Kabul, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced on Wednesday, November 4 that it had signed a 275‑million‑dollar contract with the domestic Azizi Group to explore and extract natural gas in the northern Jawzjan province.
The agreement, reported by Xinhua, is a 30‑year contract covering more than 3,000 square kilometres in the Jungal Kalan region across the Amu Darya basin.
Minister of Mines and Petroleum Mullah Hedayatullah Badri highlighted the project’s socio‑economic impact, noting it is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs during implementation.
Once operational, the venture is projected to support the generation of 1,000 megawatts of electricity.
The deal is part of a broader series of contracts with domestic and international companies aimed at unlocking Afghanistan’s mineral, oil, and gas resources to enhance energy security and foster economic growth.