Kyrgyzstan's Ala-Buka district plans $261 million in mining, solar and food projects

Several large investment projects in industry, mining and energy are planned in Ala-Buka district of Kyrgyzstan's Jalal-Abad region. The plans were presented to President Sadyr Japarov during his working visit to the region on 25 October. The four projects listed total about $261 million.

Global Eco Green plans to invest $11 million in a plant that will process apple concentrate into juice, with 80 to 100 jobs expected. Chapchyma Gold intends to build a gold processing plant in three stages, valued at $50 million, with about 800 jobs expected after implementation. Two solar power projects are also planned: a 130 MW station on 204 hectares in Ayry-Tam aiyl aimak and a 100 MW plant on 183 hectares in Yntymak aiyl aimak, each with $100 million in investment.

Irrigation projects include a second stage of the Chanach-Say daily regulating basin and a new Sumsar-Say basin. Authorities also mention the possibility of granting Ala-Buka village city status, which is expected to boost investment appeal and the local budget. Needs remain for a modern hospital, stadium, bus station, sewerage and repairs of emergency school buildings. Industrial output rose from 4.4 billion soms in 2021 to 10.9 billion soms in 2025, with 12.5 billion expected in 2026.