Bishkek CHPP prepares for winter with extensive repairs
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bishkek's Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) is undergoing repairs to prepare for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter season.
- The maintenance includes planned work on main and auxiliary equipment, buildings, and structures to ensure reliable heat and electricity supply.
- Specific repairs involve boiler units, five turbo-generators, and power units, all proceeding according to schedule.
Preparations are underway at Bishkek's Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) to ensure a stable supply of heat and electricity for the upcoming 2026/2027 autumn-winter season.
The city's mayor's office announced that planned repair work is targeting the station's main and auxiliary equipment, as well as its buildings and structures. These efforts aim to guarantee the technical readiness of the energy infrastructure to handle maximum loads during the heating period.
The repair campaign includes significant work on several boiler units, specifically numbers 12, 14, and 23, with ongoing repairs for unit 16. Additionally, five turbo-generators, numbers 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, are scheduled for current repairs. Capital repair work on turbo-generator number 7, which began in 2025, is also set to conclude this year. Power units 3 and 4 are also undergoing current repairs, alongside the station's heat supply equipment. The mayor's office confirmed that all repair activities are being executed in accordance with approved timelines and production plans.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.