A progress review workshop for the Kambarata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) project was held in Bishkek on February 19, 2025.
Welcoming the participants, Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic Taalaibek Ibraev said: “This workshop brings together representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic, delegations from the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Uzbekistan, the World Bank, panel of experts, management of AFRY, and international experts. The purpose of the event is to review the current status and draft deliverables of Kambarata-1 HPP project, particularly the feasibility study and environmental and social assessments.”
Welcoming the participants, Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic Taalaibek Ibraev said: “This workshop brings together representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic, delegations from the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Uzbekistan, the World Bank, panel of experts, management of AFRY, and international experts. The purpose of the event is to review the current status and draft deliverables of Kambarata-1 HPP project, particularly the feasibility study and environmental and social assessments.”
During the workshop, the Swiss engineering consulting firm AFRY, selected throughout a competitive process in early 2024 to update the Feasibility Study, provided an overview of the current progress. They presented the draft Interim Feasibility Report, seismic assessment and hydrology research with key technical elements and design measures essential for ensuring the project's efficiency, sustainability and safety.
SMEC, the international company leading the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), presented the initial draft of studies conducted as part of the environmental and social due diligence. The presentation covered the potential scope of project impact, including on livelihoods, planned tasks in terms of environmental spring surveys and outlined the key next steps to finalize the work.
Looking ahead, the next steps in the preparation of the Kambarata-1 HPP include finalizing the Feasibility Study. A second round of stakeholder consultations at both local and national levels will be held in the Kyrgyz Republic. Stakeholder consultations will also take place in riparian countries, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. A more advanced version of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) will be developed to address the key concerns raised during the review process.
This workshop represents a significant milestone in the continued efforts to ensure the successful development of the Kambarata-1 HPP in an environmentally, socially, technically, and financially sustainable manner. The World Bank is financing the comprehensive preparation of this project, including the Feasibility Study update and the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
The Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) is a transformative, green, clean energy project with substantial domestic and regional benefits. The project will help increase energy security and strengthen regional cooperation.
SMEC, the international company leading the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), presented the initial draft of studies conducted as part of the environmental and social due diligence. The presentation covered the potential scope of project impact, including on livelihoods, planned tasks in terms of environmental spring surveys and outlined the key next steps to finalize the work.
Looking ahead, the next steps in the preparation of the Kambarata-1 HPP include finalizing the Feasibility Study. A second round of stakeholder consultations at both local and national levels will be held in the Kyrgyz Republic. Stakeholder consultations will also take place in riparian countries, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. A more advanced version of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) will be developed to address the key concerns raised during the review process.
This workshop represents a significant milestone in the continued efforts to ensure the successful development of the Kambarata-1 HPP in an environmentally, socially, technically, and financially sustainable manner. The World Bank is financing the comprehensive preparation of this project, including the Feasibility Study update and the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
The Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant (HPP) is a transformative, green, clean energy project with substantial domestic and regional benefits. The project will help increase energy security and strengthen regional cooperation.
