BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 9. Kyrgyzstan to
build 500 kV Kemin – Balykchy power line to strengthen energy
security, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan.
According to information, the project, supported by the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is designed to
address electricity shortages in the northern regions of the
country. It involves the construction of a 52.7-kilometer overhead
transmission line and a new substation in Balykchy.
This initiative forms part of the broader reforms undertaken by
the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan.
In 2026, the country’s energy sector is expected to enter a
stage of comprehensive technological modernization, with the
objectives of optimizing working conditions for energy personnel,
ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers, and
improving service quality.
With the support of international financial institutions,
including the EBRD, IDB, World Bank, and JICA, the National
Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan will implement a series of strategic
projects aimed at strengthening the national energy
infrastructure.
