A major energy project of strategic importance for Kyrgyzstan has been launched in Washington, D.C., the US capital. The initiative is being implemented with the support of the World Bank and the International Development Association as part of the REMIT program, which aims to modernize the energy sector and integrate the country into the Central Asian regional electricity market, Akchabar.kg reports.
The program envisions the creation of an open electricity market between Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Plans include the introduction of modern trading mechanisms, including a day-ahead market model, digitalization of energy systems, and the expansion of renewable energy sources.
In the first phase, Kyrgyzstan will receive $40 million in funding. The funds will be used to modernize the 220 kV Torobaev and Kristall substations, as well as the construction of the Kristall-Yulduz transmission line to the border with Uzbekistan. The funding will also cover feasibility studies, design, and procurement.
The project is expected to improve the reliability of the power grid, strengthen regional ties, and expand export potential. Further development of 500 kV transmission lines is planned, strengthening Kyrgyzstan's role in the regional energy market.
The project's launch coincided with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasmaliev's working visit to the United States, during which the Kyrgyz delegation held talks with the IMF and the World Bank.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 14, 2026