According to the agency, the capacity of the new hydropower station will be 100 MW, and the annual electricity generation will reach approximately 435 million kWh. This will help reduce the energy deficit in the country by nearly 11%.
“The implementation of this project will strengthen Kyrgyzstan's position in the regional electricity market, create new jobs in the Naryn region, and allow for the expansion of irrigated land, which will contribute to the development of agriculture and improve the living conditions of the local population,” the statement noted.
Historical Reference
It is expected that the construction of the "Kulanak" hydropower station will be completed in the third quarter of 2027, according to the action plan developed by the Cabinet of Ministers.
- The project is being implemented by the company OsOO "Production Enterprise Naryn" in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy.
- The hydropower station will be located at the confluence of the At-Bashy and Naryn rivers and will be a diversion station.
- The total cost of construction is estimated at approximately 135 million US dollars.
- Four hydro units, each with a capacity of 25 MW, will be installed at the hydropower station.
Also, the Cabinet's plans include the construction of the "Kulanak-2" hydropower station with a capacity of 68.8 MW, which is to be completed by the end of 2030.
Additional Information:
According to the data from the electronic register of legal entities of the Ministry of Justice, the founder and director of OsOO "Production Enterprise Naryn" is Murzabaev Kutubai Sarbagyshovich.
