Kara-Keche Thermal Power Plant to be built within 2-3 years

Kyrgyzstan's Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov said the Kara-Keche Thermal Power Plant is planned to be built and launched within two to three years. He made the statement while answering a question from parliament member Ulan Jaanbaev during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Kyrgyz parliament. According to the Kabar report, datelined Bishkek and dated 21 October 2026, the plans are part of short- and long-term programmes aimed at increasing electricity generation.

According to the minister, short-term programmes include solar and wind power stations as well as small hydropower plants. Among the long-term projects, a Turkish company has taken on the task of building the Kazarman HPP cascade. The Kambar-Ata-1 HPP is described as a major project to follow. The minister said work in this direction will continue once working groups from three countries carry out the relevant agreements.

Asked when restrictions would be lifted, the minister said no problems would arise once the Kara-Keche plant begins operating. He said that if construction starts in 2027 and is completed in early 2029, problems that arise when electricity demand is high will be resolved.