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07/08/2026, 17:35The project to build the Kara-Kechin Thermal Power Plant in the Naryn Region has moved to the stage of preparing a feasibility study. Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov, announced this while commenting on the project’s progress.
According to him, the parties have already signed an investment agreement providing for the construction of a thermal power plant with an installed capacity of 1,200 MW. However, the project must still go through several preparatory stages before construction can begin.
“According to the investment agreement, the investor must provide us with a feasibility study. This work is currently underway. Once the feasibility study has been reviewed, we will be able to move on to the physical implementation of the project,” said Altynbek Rysbekov.
The feasibility study is intended to define the key parameters of the future power plant, including technical solutions, construction costs, implementation timelines, and the project’s economic viability.
Thus, construction of the Kara-Kechin Thermal Power Plant has not yet begun. The investor is currently developing the necessary documentation, and the project’s future progress will depend on the results of this work.
The Kara-Keche Thermal Power Plant is considered one of the largest projects in Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector. The plant is planned to operate using coal from the Kara-Keche deposit and will provide additional generating capacity for the country’s power grid, reducing dependence on seasonal hydroelectric power generation. The plant’s launch will also improve the reliability of power supply during the fall and winter months and lay the groundwork for meeting growing demand for electricity.
