BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 10. On April 9,
2026, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, along with
the General Director of the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan,
Ilgiz Sydygaliev, visited the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise
to assess its operations, the current condition of the electricity
grid, and the organization of its service units, Trend reports via the
country's Energy Ministry.
During the visit, the minister conducted a thorough inspection
of the enterprise’s warehouse facilities, evaluating the
availability of essential materials and equipment required for
effective emergency response, and assessing the adequacy of storage
conditions. The company’s management assured that stock levels were
sufficient and reported that preparations for the upcoming
autumn-winter period had already commenced.
The delegation also toured the National Operations Center of the
Automated System for Commercial Electricity Metering, where the
latest technologies for electricity monitoring and management were
demonstrated.
Additionally, Taalaibek Ibraev examined specialized machinery
and the enterprise’s production infrastructure. He directed the
construction and installation division to intensify efforts on a
project involving the installation of 90 kilometers of
self-supporting insulated wire in the vicinity of a large
multifunctional urban complex, which includes the new Osh market
and bus station.
Following the visit, the minister emphasized the importance of
improving the reliability of electricity supply and instructed
authorities to ensure proper preparations for upcoming events,
including those under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the
World Nomad Games, as well as uninterrupted power supply.
He also issued directives to enhance preparations for the
2026–2027 autumn-winter period, ensure stable electricity delivery
to consumers, carry out timely maintenance works, maintain
readiness of emergency response teams, and improve efficient use of
resources.
