Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to build joint hydroelectric power plants

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have signed an agreement to jointly build small hydroelectric power plants in Kyrgyzstan, marking a step toward regional energy cooperation.

The deal was finalized on Feb. 25, 2025, during Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev’s first official visit to Kazakhstan. The agreement between the two countries’ energy ministries is part of a broader strategy to expand clean energy production and strengthen economic ties, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy.

«Kazakhstan has consistently supported strengthening regional cooperation in the energy sector. We see this as a pledge of stability and prosperity for all of Central Asia,» Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almassadam Satkaliyev said. «The signing of the roadmap with Kyrgyzstan reaffirms our commitment to this goal. We are ready to share our experience and resources to build an energy-independent future together.»

The ministry highlighted that the initiative aims to diversify energy sources and improve efficiency across the region. Currently, Kazakhstan generates 55% of its electricity from coal-fired power plants, while natural gas accounts for 28%. Hydropower ranks third, contributing 9.1% of the country’s energy production.