Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Venture Announces Hydropower Project in Osh Region

The Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Hydropower Construction Society plans to develop a small hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan, according to Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev.

He stated that the hydroelectric power plant will have a capacity of 25 MW and about $27 million will be allotted for the project, The Caspian Post reports, citing Trend news agency.

The plant is set to be constructed at the Papan reservoir, located on the Ak-Buura River in the Osh region.

According to the minister, the company has already prepared the technical and economic feasibility study, and during the project development phase, adjustments were made, including modifications to the location of the spillway and intake. Additionally, meetings have taken place with the company’s management.

The data from the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan shows that electricity production in the country totaled 14.7 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024, which is 6.3 percent more than in 2023.

China became the largest foreign investor of Kyrgyzstan, providing 29.7% of the total inflow (221.5 million US dollars).