Delegation from Senate of Czech Parliament visits JSC EP Georgia Generation
On May the 3rd, a delegation of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic paid a visit to JSC EP Georgia Generation. Among the guests were Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil, Vice-Chairmen of the Committee on European Union Affairs of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Jiří Čunek and Jiří Dušek, as well as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Georgia Petr Mikiska.
During the visit, representatives of the Senate of the Czech Republic had a tour around Zahesi hydropower plant owned by the company. The management of the company showed the guests the control shield and machine hall of the power plant. The guests were also informed about the activities of Energo-Pro Group in Georgia.
"It is a pleasure to attend the Georgian-Czech business forum. We came from the Czech Republic especially for this. As you know, Energo-Pro Group continues to develop business successfully in 5 countries. In the field of energy, our main activities are the generation, distribution and supply of electricity. Of course, the direction of Georgia is important for us, we always pay close attention to the business climate in the country and the situation around our companies in Georgia, achievements or problems, "- said Petr Milev, CEO of ENERGO-PRO a.s.
"We explained the importance of Zahesi HPP to our foreign guests, as well as talked about its uniqueness. As you know, it is 95 years since the station was put into operation and it continues to operate smoothly. We also provided information to the members of the delegation about the activities of Energo-Pro Group in Georgia. We are grateful that the Government of the Czech Republic or the Czech Embassy in Georgia have a constant interest in and support for the Energo-Pro Group, the largest investment group of EU member country in Georgia. On the other hand, we feel a great responsibility to ensure the smooth, lossless and continuous operation of such important hydropower plants. Of course, well-defined priorities and timely implementation of important investment projects have ensured not only the maintenance of hydropower plants, but also the increase of their design capacities and the fixation of high rates of generated electricity. During its 16 years of operation in Georgia, Energo Pro Group has achieved many successes in Georgia, but the challenges remain, which of course need to be adequately addressed. However, I thank the guests for their interest," - said Mikheil Botsvadze, Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC Energo-Pro Georgia Holding.
Energo-Pro is one of the largest groups, which has been operating in the Georgian energy market for 16 years and was founded in 1994 in the Czech Republic, in the city of Svitav.
At present, Energo-Pro Group is represented in Georgia as JSC Energo-Pro Georgia Holding, JSC Energo-Pro Georgia, JSC EP Georgia Generation, JSC EP Georgia Supply and Ltd gPower. The activities of these companies include the fields of electricity generation, distribution and supply. The Group owns 15 medium and small hydropower plants, 1 thermal power plant and a distribution network in Georgia.
For years, Energo-Pro Group has been included in the top ten companies that make the most foreign direct investment in Georgia. Energo-Pro Group is also one of the largest employers.
For reference, on May the 2nd, a delegation of Czech businessmen also visited Zahesi hydropower plant.
