January 2008 | Albanian government opens new tender on the project |
July 2008 | Verbund and its innovative concept wins the tender |
September 2008 | Concession agreement for the Ashta project is signed between Verbund and METE - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy |
October 2008 | Start of first analyses for project pre-construction phase and permits |
December 2008 | Establishment of project company Energji Ashta, a 100% subsidiary of Verbund |
February 2009 | Urban Study is granted |
April 2009 | Ministry of Environment grants Enivronmental Permit |
July 2009 | Albanian System Operator OST grants Grid Connection Permit |
July 2009 | National Albanian Board of International Commitee for Large Dams accepts project design |
September 2009 | Documents for Energy Licence are submitted |
September 2009 | Signing of agreement for electromechanical equipment between "Energji Ashta" and "Andritz Hydro" |
September 2009 | Documents for Construction Permit are submitted |
October 2009 | Site Permit is granted |
December 2009 | Energy License is granted |
September 2009 | Documents for Construction Permit are submitted |
October 2009 | Site Permit is granted |
January 2010 | Construction Permit is granted |
March 2010 | Start of Construction |