Papan Hydroelectric Power Station. At what stage is the construction, as reported by the Ministry of Energy

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, the implementation of the small hydropower plant project "Papan," with a capacity of 27 MW, is actively continuing.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Energy, the following important milestones have been achieved so far:

• An 8-kilometer temporary road has been built, providing access to the construction site;
• A plot of land has been allocated for the installation of a water intake in the Papan reservoir;
• The procedure for land allocation is currently underway to create a production hub, which will include the hydropower plant building and an open switchgear with a voltage of 110 kV (OSG-110 kV);
• Technical conditions regarding electricity consumption during the construction phase have been developed and agreed upon;
• Work continues on land allocation issues for the installation of poles for the overhead power line VL-110 kV from the Papan HPP to the VL-110 kV line "Uzlova – Besh-Moynok."

Additionally, the development of project and estimate documentation is in progress, a preliminary construction schedule has been established, permission has been obtained to work in the Papan reservoir area, and engineering surveys are ongoing.

It is worth reminding that the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the Papan HPP took place on October 5, 2024.