World Bank Extends Support For Hydropower Energy Projects In Kyrgyzstan
Date
7/20/2024 12:18:20 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 12. The World Bank's
Board of Executive Directors sanctioned $13.6 million in extra
funding to supplement the ongoing $5 million Technical Assistance
for Kambarata-1 Hydropower plant (HPP) Project for Kyrgyzstan,
Trend
reports.
According to the World Bank, the project aims to support the
Government of Kyrgyzstan in preparing the Kambarata-1 Hydropower
Plant (HPP) project in a manner that is environmentally,
technically, financially, and commercially sustainable.
The Kambarata-1 HPP Project is a transformational regional
project aimed at increasing the availability of energy supply,
improving the management of water and energy resources, and
transitioning to clean energy in Kyrgyzstan and throughout Central
Asia.
The World Bank expects it to generate an average of 5,600
gigawatt hours per year-almost half of Kyrgyzstan's current
electricity generation-and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions
by 5 million tons.
At the same time, the continuing Technical Assistance for
Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) Project for Kyrgyzstan has
achieved notable advancement since its approval in autumn 2023.
Meanwhile, the World Bank's program in Kyrgyzstan currently
consists of 25 projects supporting the modernization and
development of various sectors, with commitments exceeding $1.2
billion.
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