Swedish Company To Present Concrete Dam Project For Kyrgyzstan's Kambarata HPP-1
Date
12/23/2024 2:09:59 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 23. The Swedish
engineering and consulting company Afry, serving as the consultant
for the construction of the Kambarata-1 HPP in Kyrgyzstan, will
present the concrete dam project in May 2025, said Taalaibek
Ibrayev, the country's energy Minister, Trend reports.
During his speech marking the 90th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's
energy sector, Ibrayev spoke about preparatory work for the
plant.
"The preparatory work for the construction of the Kambarata-1
HPP, known as the project of the century, is in its final stages.
So far, the consulting company Afry has proposed four dam options.
Based on the conclusions of global experts, the working group from
the Ministry of Energy has selected the concrete dam. In the next
phase, in May 2025, Afry will present the dam project. Following
that, design work and other activities will begin," he said.
The Minister emphasized that the development of the energy
sector remains a priority for the country's leadership. In recent
years, small hydropower plants have been commissioned, large HPPs
have been renovated, solar power plants have been built, and the
construction of wind power plants has begun.
Ibrayev also noted that 2024 marks a significant milestone for
Kyrgyzstan's energy sector, which is celebrating its 90th
anniversary. Kyrgyzstan has made changes to industry legislation,
introduced incentives to attract investments, and equipped energy
professionals with modern technology and equipment.
To note, construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 is set to begin in
2025, with the first hydro unit expected to be commissioned in
2028. The preliminary cost of the project ranges from $4.5 billion
to $5 billion, with a capacity of 1,860 MW. The Kambarata HPP-1 is
anticipated to produce 5.6 billion kWh of electricity annually.
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