Central Asia Sustainable Infrastructure

For 2026, Central Asia and the Caucasus are entering a defining new chapter in their development. Three major global financial institutions—the EBRD, ADB, and the GCF—have launched a USD 90 million Sustainable Infrastructure Framework to accelerate transformation across the region. 10 major project tenders are now open, ranging from green hydrogen to climate-resilient water systems.

THE BIDDING ARENA:
STRATEGIC DOMINANCE

MISSION CRITICAL: PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE: EVALUATION MATRIX v.2026

Tactical assessment of operational viability, engineering precision, and financial scalability within the CASISC simulated environment.

Featured Initiatives

The Opportunity

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PROJECT P1: Bishkek District Heating Modernization

Feasibility study and preliminary design for the modernization of the district heating system, including pumping stations and the heat network. Assessment of existing infrastructure, technical options, cost-benefit analysis, and investment planning. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P2: Tbilisi Public Building Energy Audits

Energy efficiency audits for 50 public buildings (schools, hospitals). Assessment only, no construction. Data collection, analysis, and recommendations for energy savings. Design only – no implementation.

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PROJECT P3: Dushanbe Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Study

Feasibility study and preliminary design for a 15 MW waste-to-energy facility. Includes waste composition analysis, technology assessment, economic feasibility, environmental scoping, and pre-feasibility design. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P4: Batumi Water Supply Rehabilitation

Detailed design for the rehabilitation of 25 km of water mains and 3 reservoirs. Topographic surveys, hydraulic modeling, technical specifications, and tender documents. Design only – no construction supervision.

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PROJECT P5: Aktau Industrial Zone Power Distribution

Detailed design of 110 kV substation and distribution network for new industrial zone. Load analysis, grid integration studies, technical specifications, and tender documents. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P6: Kyrgyz Republic Pumped Storage Hydropower

Feasibility study and environmental/social impact assessment for Central Asia's first pumped storage hydropower plant (300 MW). Geological assessment, seismic studies, transboundary water analysis, technology assessment, and preliminary design. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P7: Tashkent Green Hydrogen Pilot

Feasibility study and preliminary design for green hydrogen production using solar PV (5 MW electrolyzer). Technology assessment, regulatory framework analysis, site selection, conceptual design, and investment plan. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P8: Baku Climate Resilience & Sea Level Rise Adaptation

Strategic masterplan and conceptual design for climate adaptation addressing Caspian Sea level volatility. Coastal protection strategies, urban drainage planning, ecosystem-based solutions, and investment roadmap. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P9: Almaty Low-Carbon District Energy Transformation

Comprehensive design for the transformation of the district heating system to low-carbon sources (solar thermal, geothermal, waste heat recovery). Includes feasibility studies, technology assessment, preliminary design, and PPP framework development. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P10: Caspian Renewable Energy Corridor

Strategic feasibility study for offshore wind and subsea transmission cables connecting Caspian renewable energy to European markets. Geopolitical analysis, technical feasibility, legal/regulatory harmonization across five countries, investment structuring, and conceptual design. Design only – no construction.

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PROJECT P1: Bishkek District Heating Modernization

Feasibility study and preliminary design for the modernization of the district heating system, including pumping stations and the heat network. Assessment of existing infrastructure, technical options, cost-benefit analysis, and investment planning. Design only – no construction.

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Important Dates

17 MARCH

Competition Launch

6 APRIL

Bid and scalling strategy

09 APRIL

Contractor selection

Socialization of the competition with the competing firms. Presentation of the Challenge.

Companies will design the scalling strategy and submit their proposal for approval to the board

Companies will peach their proposal to the contractors in the International Case Conference

25 MARCH

Expresion of interest

Companies will expresss the interest on the project to the contractors

08 APRIL

Financial model and planing

Companies will upload the final presentation to the contractors

10 APRIL

Debriefing - Finalist Announcement and award

Publication of the list of teams invited to the high-level financing summit.

TECHNICAL RESOURCES & DOCUMENTATION

Access the essential simulation frameworks, sustainability guidelines, and project finance structures for the 2026 challenge.