BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 27. An
eco-technology plant that generates electricity by processing solid
household waste was launched today at the Bishkek municipal
landfill, Trend
reports, citing the press service of the President of
Kyrgyzstan.
President Sadyr Zhaparov attended the opening ceremony, noting
that the facility is the first of its kind in Central Asia. The
plant is designed to process up to 365,000 tons of waste per year
and generate 30 MW of electricity, helping to address long-standing
waste management and energy challenges in the capital.
The project was implemented under an investment agreement signed
in 2024 with Junxin Huanbao Key Zhi Invest LLC, with total
investments amounting to $95 million. At the initial stage, the
plant will process around 1,000 tons of waste per day, with
capacity set to increase gradually.
According to the President, the facility will significantly
improve Bishkek’s environmental situation, reduce landfill volumes,
and contribute to electricity supply. If successful, similar
waste-to-energy plants are planned in Osh, Balykchy, and
Karakol.
