Kyrgyzstan Begins Construction Of Small HPP On Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
Date
6/29/2024 5:19:23 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 29. The construction
of a small hydroelectric power plant (HPP) has begun on the
Orto-Tokoy reservoir in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan,
Trend reports via the Cabinet of Ministers.
The ceremony for laying the foundation stone for the small HPP
was attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the
Head of Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Administration, Akylbek
Japarov.
"Today we laid the foundation stone for the construction of a
small HPP at the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir, which in the future will
provide electricity to more than 14,000 consumers in the city of
Balykchy. We are confidently moving towards energy independence,"
he said.
Japarov also reminded the recent launch of the Bala-Saruu HPP by
President Sadyr Zhaparov and the upcoming construction of a HPP at
the Papan Reservoir.
"The national project - Kambarata HPP-1, is progressing rapidly,
and a committee consisting of representatives from international
organizations and financial institutions has been established. The
implementation of these projects will enable Kyrgyzstan to become a
major hydroelectric power country," emphasized the Cabinet's
chairman.
He also added that the country's economy is maintaining steady
growth rates with the active construction of social facilities and
residential buildings, as well as road reconstruction.
To note, the capacity of the small HPP on the Orto-Tokoy
reservoir will be 21 MW. The project was approved by order of the
Cabinet of Ministers as part of the Anti-Crisis Action Plan. The
construction of the HPP is planned to be completed within two
years.
The contract for the construction of the Orto Tokoy small HPP
was signed between the China National Machinery Industry
Corporation (CHMC) and Chakan HPP OJSC.
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