In brief
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum signed a $275‑million agreement with Azizi Group to explore and extract natural gas in Jawzjan province. The 30‑year contract covers more than 3,000 square kilometres and is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and power 1,000 MW of electricity. The deal is part of a broader government push to develop the country’s mineral and energy resources.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum signed a $275‑million natural‑gas deal with the domestic Azizi Group on Wednesday. The agreement will explore and tap gas fields in northern Jawzjan province.
The contract lasts 30 years and covers an area of more than 3,000 square kilometres in the Jungal Kalan region of the Amu Darya basin. The length of the deal shows the government’s commitment to a long‑term resource strategy.
According to the ministry, the project is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs during construction and operation. Once the gas is extracted and fed to power plants, the venture could support the generation of 1,000 megawatts of electricity, helping to meet Afghanistan’s growing energy demand.
The deal follows a series of agreements aimed at unlocking Afghanistan’s natural wealth. The government hopes the projects will enhance energy security and stimulate economic growth across the country.