Bishkek CHP to Purchase 200,000 Tons of Imported Coal for Heating Season

The Bishkek Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) is preparing for the upcoming heating season by planning to purchase 200,000 tons of imported coal. The tender for this significant fuel acquisition has been posted on the state procurement portal, with an estimated cost of 1.3984 billion Kyrgyz soms.

The plant is seeking coal of the D, DG, or G марки, with deliveries scheduled from August 2026 to March 2027. Strict quality specifications are in place: the coal must have a calorific value of at least 5,500 kilocalories per kilogram, an ash content not exceeding 12 percent, and a volatile matter yield between 42-46 percent. The contract includes provisions for reduced pricing if the coal falls short of these indicators.

Suppliers must also undergo rigorous testing, including laboratory analysis of samples from each railcar. If coal is sourced from a new deposit, the supplier is responsible for conducting an experimental burn of at least 7,000 tons at their own expense. Penalties are stipulated for delays in wagon turnaround and for any issues related to radiation safety, with the supplier obligated to cover the costs of removing contaminated fuel.

Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Erlist Akunbekov, stated that Bishkek's CHP would require approximately 1.6 million tons of coal, over 75 million cubic meters of natural gas, and 1,000 tons of fuel oil to successfully navigate the heating season.