BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 6. Improving the
reliability of power supply in Central Asian countries requires
large-scale infrastructure modernization, Trend reports, citing the
Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
The bank recommends prioritizing major overhauls and technical
upgrades of existing power plants. In the short term, priority
should be given to projects with the highest economic return,
including the repair of the most worn components of generation
equipment and transmission lines with the highest losses.
Furthermore, the bank notes that in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
this involves existing coal- and gas-fired thermal power plants,
including the installation of new boilers, turbines, and flue gas
treatment systems to improve efficiency and extend operational
lifetimes.
EDB experts emphasize that, in parallel, it is advisable to
accelerate the reconstruction of grid infrastructure, including the
replacement of outdated transformers, strengthening of overloaded
lines - such as the "North–South" transmission corridor in
Kazakhstan and interregional power lines in Uzbekistan - as well as
the introduction of modern control and monitoring systems.
Meanwhile, Central Asian countries are focusing on upgrading
generation and grid infrastructure to improve efficiency and
reliability, with priority given to projects delivering the highest
economic impact.
