ADB intended to make a loan to improve energy efficiency of the Takhiatash thermal power plant (TPP) through the adoption of energy efficient technology that would contribute to increased reliability of power supply and climate change mitigation. The Project included construction of a 280 MW (nominal size) combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant, decommissioning of inefficient existing power plant units, and capacity development. As part of this work, ADB wanted an assessment of the institutional, legal and regulatory environment for the power sector in Uzbekistan, and an assessmnt of Uzbekenergo's capacity, including its financial management practices.