Georgia Launches Privatization of Energy Facilities

Deputy Energy Minister Aleko Khetaguri said on May 2 that the government has begun accepting privatization bids for the state-owned energy distributing company and five hydro power plants.
 
These five hydro power plants include: Lajanuri, Rioni, Gumati, Shaori and Dzirula. All of them are located in western Georgia.
 
The United Distribution Company (UDC), which is currently managed by the U.S. company PA Consulting ? a USAID contractor company -distributes electricity in the regions throughout Georgia.

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