Kyrgyzstan Government Discusses Spillway Construction for Kambar-Ata 2 Hydropower Plant

The government of Kyrgyzstan is moving forward with plans to enhance the safety and capacity of the Kambar-Ata 2 hydropower plant. A key focus of recent government discussions, chaired by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliyev, was the consideration of a draft agreement for an investment loan. This loan, to be provided by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), will finance the crucial project of constructing a surface spillway for the plant.

The Kambar-Ata 2 hydropower plant, located on the Naryn River in the Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region, has a total design capacity of 360 megawatts. The implementation period for the spillway construction project is scheduled from 2026 to 2029. Officials stated that the new spillway is expected to significantly improve the plant's operational safety, particularly during emergency shutdowns of hydro units. Furthermore, the project is anticipated to boost the plant's overall electricity generation capacity.

Following the government's review, the agreement will enter into force after ratification by the Zhogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan's parliament, in accordance with established legal procedures, and its subsequent signing. The meeting also addressed other pressing economic issues, including electricity tariffs, fuel and lubricant costs, utility services, food prices, and inflation, with a series of protocol instructions issued to relevant bodies.

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It should be noted that the total design capacity of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2, located on the Naryn River in Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region, is 360 megawatts. The project is expected to ensure the safe operation of the plant during emergency shutdowns of hydro units and increase electricity generation capacity.