Kyrgyzstan Eyes Energy Independence with New Oil Refinery

Kyrgyz Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov has announced that Kyrgyzstan is preparing to begin the domestic production of gasoline and motor oils from locally extracted crude oil.

Asylkulov made these remarks during a recent press briefing, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

He noted that the project has already drawn considerable interest from investors and is viewed as a strategic move to bolster the country’s energy independence and reduce its reliance on fuel imports.

Currently, oil is being extracted in the Jalal-Abad and Batken regions. The government plans to utilize crude from Batken for processing into gasoline and motor oils, which will be produced at a new refinery under construction in the Kadamdzhai district.

“The refinery is already 80 per cent complete,” Asylkulov stated. “Once operational, its output will primarily serve the energy needs of the Batken region.”

The deputy minister emphasized that the launch of this facility represents a major step forward for Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector, enabling the country to better manage its own resources while creating local jobs and industrial capacity.

The new refinery is expected to contribute significantly to regional development and help stabilize fuel supplies in southern Kyrgyzstan.