November 20, 2008

Kyrgyzstan to export 400 million kWh of electric power to Kazakhstan

According to, Mr Igor Chudinov PM of Kyrgyzstan after the session of Chui regional state administration concerning the preliminary results of social and economic development for the first half of 2008, Kyrgyzstan will export 400 million kWh of electric power to Kazakhstan.

He said that "Export of electric power is limited to ensure power security in Kyrgyzstan. Only 400 million kWh will be exported to Kazakhstan."

Mr Igor Chudinov said "It is a rather high price; however, we need this money. The money received from export of electric power will be spent on provision with fuel of Bishkek thermal power station, which will cover the needs of thermal power station only by third."