03-08-06 China's electricity monopoly is interested in building electric power stations in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan, state-run Kyrgyz power company said.
Kyrgyzstan's Electric Stations Company issued the statement after jointly signing a letter of intent on long-term cooperation with the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC). The letter was also signed by the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan.

A delegation of Chinese electricity operators visited Kyrgyzstan from July 27 through August 2 to study the prospects of boosting electricity supplies to energy-hungry China.
The Chinese investors showed an interest in the Sarydzhaz and Kambarat hydropower stations, the construction of an electricity transmission line in Kashgar, coal-firing thermal power stations, and the modernization of the Uchkurgan hydropower plant and the Bishkek heat and power plant.

The Chinese delegation also met with Kyrgyz vice-premier Daniyar Usenov and secured support for the projects at the state level.