Bayat Power is a subsidiary of the Bayat Group, founded by
Dr. Ehsanollah Bayat in 2002. The group operates in multiple sectors in Afghanistan, including
telecommunications (
Afghan Wireless),
media (
Ariana Radio & Television Network),
energy,
internet service Provider (Ariana Network Services) and non-profit initiatives (Bayat Foundation). Bayat Power’s operations are based in
Sheberghan, a region known for its natural
gas reserves. The company works to reduce Afghanistan's reliance on imported
electricity and supports local energy production.
Bayat Power-1 Bayat Power-1, the company’s first gas-fired power plant, began operations in November 2019. It is the first modern gas-to-electricity generation facility in Afghanistan in over four decades. The plant produces up to 44 MW of electricity, supplying power to thousands of Afghan households. The plant employs a
Siemens SGT-A45 turbine for rapid deployment and operational efficiency. It generates approximately 300 million
kWh annually. It operates in collaboration with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and the
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. == Achievements ==