Published
11/11/2026, 16:31Investment in the overhaul and modernisation of the ‘Dzhunda’ oil refinery in Kara-Balta has been increased to $193.75 million. The plant’s design capacity is 800,000 tonnes of crude oil per year. This was reported by the National Investment Agency.
On 11 November, the agency’s head, Ravshanbek Sabirov, visited the plant and reviewed the progress of the project.
The modernisation is aimed at transitioning to the production of K4 and K5 environmental-class fuels, as well as increasing the supply of domestic petroleum products to the domestic market.
The plant employs 617 Kyrgyz citizens.
Following the inspection, Sabirov instructed that commissioning work be completed and the facility brought into operation in accordance with the commitments made.
Important: the agency’s report does not specify the deadlines for completing the modernisation or for commencing production of K4 and K5 standard fuels. It is therefore not yet possible to confirm that the plant is ready for full-scale operation.
