Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan Cooperate on Kambarata HPP-1 and Discuss Nuclear Energy Future
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are advancing cooperation on the Kambarata hydropower plant-1, with a draft intergovernmental agreement under review. The project aims to enhance regional energy security with an installed capacity of 1,880 MW, signaling a strategic step for Central Asia's energy landscape.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan held negotiations in Bishkek regarding the Kambarata hydropower plant-1 (HPP-1) project, which will have an installed capacity of 1,880 MW. The next negotiation round is scheduled for April 2026 in Tashkent, with the World Bank participating as an observer.
In Kyrgyzstan, a referendum on constructing a nuclear power plant with Rosatom will be conducted, reflecting the country's need to address its energy crisis. Rosatom has proposed both low and medium-capacity nuclear plants, while discussions continue on hydropower initiatives. Kyrgyzstan is exploring various energy sources, including hydropower upgrades and thermal plants, amidst ongoing consultations with international partners.




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