Kyrgyzstan is entering the second phase of the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant (HPP), announced the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Akylbek Japarov, during a ceremony for the delivery of specialized equipment to state energy companies in Bishkek.
The preparation of the construction site for the hydropower station was the first stage of the construction.
The second phase of the "Kambar-Ata-1 HPP" project involves designing the dam, equipment procurement, and completing the technical and economic justification by July-August 2024.
Reforms have been carried out in the country's energy sector, stated Japarov. The Energy Holding has been liquidated, and the Ministry of Energy has been established, which fully implements a unified state policy in the field of the country's fuel and energy complex and energy security.
Following the President's instructions, the number of private intermediary energy companies has been reduced from 28 to 12. The restructuring of the management system in the energy sector is completed: 4 distribution companies (DSCs) have been merged with the National Electric Grid Company (NESK), creating a single company responsible for supplying electricity to all consumers.
Japarov noted that in 2024, 74.9 billion soms will be allocated to the country's energy sector.
"To increase the electricity generation volume, the President declared a state of emergency in the energy sector. The main goal is to expedite the construction of power plants and increase electricity generation, ensuring our country with a sufficient amount of electricity on a regular basis, achieve a surplus, and export electricity by 2026. We will introduce additional capacities up to 3.8 thousand megawatts within 10 years by 2031," said the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.
In addition, 261 units of specialized equipment were acquired for the energy sector. In 2023, 178 pieces of equipment were purchased for a total amount of 814.2 million soms. For 2024, it is planned to allocate 1 billion soms to purchase an additional 252 units of specialized equipment.
The head of the Cabinet congratulated energy workers on their professional holiday today and handed over equipment to them at the Government House.
Furthermore, the reconstruction of the Toktogul HPP should not be forgotten, which, according to the government's plans, will be completed in 2025, extending its operational life by another 40-50 years.
Japarov stated that this is an important step to eliminate the shortage of electricity and transition to exports already in 2026.
The Prime Minister reminded that the GDP of Kyrgyzstan in 2023 exceeded 1 trillion soms, and the budget revenues will reach 577 billion soms by the end of the year.
The opening of large factories will require even more electricity. The budget for the energy sector in 2024 will allocate 74.9 billion soms, with 55.8 billion soms for the capitalization of energy companies.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 22, 2023