Engineers have begun dismantling the second hydraulic unit at Kyrgyzstan’s Uch-Kurgan hydroelectric power plant as part of a modernization program to address domestic energy shortages. The project is led by China National Electric Engineering Corporation (CNEEC), acting as general contractor, with Wanfang serving as subcontractor.
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that 44 specialists, including manufacturing engineers, are on-site to manage the process. Work currently focuses on the disassembly of the existing unit, with heavy components being moved to storage for metal assessment and disposal. Technical documentation and scheduling are being finalized alongside the physical works in the turbine hall.
Logistics for the project utilize the Tash-Kumyr hydropower plant as a transit hub. Approximately 47.3 percent of the components required for the new unit have reached the country. Delivered equipment includes intake trash racks and systems for control, monitoring, water cooling, and electrical protection. Additional components – including the turbine runner and generator stator and rotor parts – are currently in transit or awaiting shipment.
The rehabilitation of the Uch-Kurgan facility is intended to extend its operational lifespan and reduce technical risks within the national grid. By increasing reliable generation capacity, the project aims to mitigate Kyrgyzstan’s energy deficit, which has historically led to power constraints during the winter months.
