BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 14. Coal production at
Kyrgyzstan’s Kara-Keche deposit is projected to reach 1.62 million
tons by 2026, the country's Energy Ministry says.
The projection was announced during a working visit by Deputy
Energy Minister Nasipbek Kerimov and Kyrgyzkomur OJSC Director
General Rustambek Sadyraliyev to the Kara-Keche deposit and the
Agulak section of the Min-Kush deposit.
According to the ministry, 700,000 tons of coal are earmarked
for thermal power plants, another 700,000 tons for households, and
200,000 tons for budget-funded and social institutions.
During the visit, officials also assessed preparations for the
2026/2027 heating season. The ministry noted that overburden
operations are largely proceeding according to plan, although heavy
rainfall in May slightly slowed the pace of work.
Following the inspection, relevant entities were instructed to
ensure timely coal extraction, deliveries, and stockpiling to
support a stable heating season.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan’s state coal company Kyrgyzkomur can store
up to 40,000 tons of coal at its Balykchy branch, which serves as a
key logistics hub for supplying fuel to Bishkek’s thermal power
plant and the population during the heating season.
