China prepared to invest in Kyrgyzstan's power sector
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.
