CASA-1000 ongoing: DABS highlights progress of strategic energy project

The CASA-1000 electricity transmission project is currently ongoing as one of the region’s most significant energy infrastructure initiatives, designed to transfer surplus electricity from Central Asia to South Asia through Afghanistan, according to the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS).

In a statement, DABS said the project has a total planned transmission capacity of around 1,300 megawatts and is being implemented in multiple phases inside Afghanistan as part of a broader regional energy cooperation framework.

According to the power utility company, the first phase resumed in December 2024 and spans 197 kilometers from Sher Khan Port to Dasht-e Sala district, involving the installation of 564 transmission towers.

The second phase covers 196.4 kilometers through Baghlan, Panjshir, and Kapisa provinces and includes 587 transmission towers.

The third phase extends across Kapisa, Kabul, Laghman, and Nangarhar provinces before reaching the Torkham border area near the Durand Line. This section measures 188.4 kilometers and includes 562 transmission towers.

DABS described CASA-1000 as a strategic project that will enhance regional energy connectivity and strengthen Afghanistan’s role as a transit corridor for electricity trade.

Once completed, the project is expected to generate around $60 million annually for Afghanistan and contribute to long-term regional economic stability.