Kyrgyzstan and Japan Strengthen Energy Cooperation Ties

Strategic Insights -

Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, and Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kawamura Kenichi, met in Tokyo on September 16 to discuss priority areas of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The meeting focused on several key projects, including the construction of a training center for the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan and the modernization of the Kurupsay HPP. JICA is providing grant funds of approximately $10.3 million for the training center project and an estimated preliminary cost of $20 million for the automation-telemechanics and relay protection system replacement at the Kurupsay HPP.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting on September 16 marked a significant step in strengthening energy cooperation ties between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, with a focus on large-scale projects in the energy sector.
  • The parties discussed the project for the construction of a training center for the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan, which will serve as a platform for training specialists and implementing modern standards for the operation of the energy system.
  • JICA is allocating grant funds of 1.5 billion yen (approximately $10.3 million) for the implementation of the project.
  • The Minister of Energy announced that work on replacing the automation-telemechanics and relay protection system at the Kurupsay HPP has been completed, with an estimated preliminary cost of 3 billion yen (approximately $20 million) in grant funds.
  • The Minister emphasized the readiness to continue joint work with JICA on the further reconstruction of the station, which includes a 20% increase in capacity.
  • The Minister called on the Japanese side to participate in the construction of Kambar-Ata HPP-1 and highlighted the significance of large-scale projects, including the construction of Kambar-Ata HPP-1 and the completion of the modernization of Toktogul HPP.
  • Kyrgyzstan considers JICA a strategic partner and attaches special importance to joint initiatives in the field of green energy and sustainable development.

Statistics:

  • $10.3 million (approximately) in grant funds allocated by JICA for the training center project.
  • $20 million (approximately) in grant funds allocated for the automation-telemechanics and relay protection system replacement at the Kurupsay HPP.
  • 800 MW - the capacity of the Kurupsay HPP.
  • 20% - the increase in capacity planned for the reconstruction of the Toktogul HPP.
  • 1.5 billion yen (approximately) in grant funds allocated by JICA for the training center project.

Sources:

  • AKIpress News Agency - 2001-2025.