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Kyrgyzstan energy needs
![Bishkek’s Ever Problematic Power Plant Explodes Bishkek’s Ever Problematic Power Plant Explodes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-11-30-194706.jpg)
Bishkek’s Ever Problematic Power Plant Explodes
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov pledged to order a “complete modernization” of the plant after a February 2 explosion.
![Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-11-30-194706.jpg)
Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox
By Assel Tutumlu and Farkhod Aminjonov
Why does the energy-rich region experience such frequent power and heating failures?
![The Transition to Sustainable Heating in Central Asia Is Critical and Achievable The Transition to Sustainable Heating in Central Asia Is Critical and Achievable](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-11-13-142148.jpg)
The Transition to Sustainable Heating in Central Asia Is Critical and Achievable
By Charles Cormier and Jas Singh
A transition to sustainable heating would mean fuel and cost savings, lower emissions, and greater energy independence.
![Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-09-28-132649.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan Declares an Energy Emergency and Looks to China for Support
By Catherine Putz
As Bishkek announces a three-year energy emergency, newly announced Chinese energy projects provide some hope – but when, and at what cost?
![Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-24-131115.jpg)
Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap
By Catherine Putz
All three countries have suffered from energy shortages this winter, underscoring the need for new sources across the region.
![Blackouts Strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan Blackouts Strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-02_19-47-14.jpg)
Blackouts Strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
The widespread blackout highlights a series of interconnected and concerning problems relating to reliable energy supplies in the region
![Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects? Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-20840918898_bf997ba1d4_z.jpg)
Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz say so, but Czech media says the company -- Liglass Trading -- is unknown.
![Rhetoric Vs. Reality: Kyrgyzstan and the EEU Rhetoric Vs. Reality: Kyrgyzstan and the EEU](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-10_15-22-57.jpg)
Rhetoric Vs. Reality: Kyrgyzstan and the EEU
By Casey Michel
When it comes to energy, Bishkek is hopeful about the potential of the EEU.
![3 of 4 Generators at Major Kyrgyz Dam Disconnected 3 of 4 Generators at Major Kyrgyz Dam Disconnected](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_15-18-58.jpg)
3 of 4 Generators at Major Kyrgyz Dam Disconnected
By Catherine Putz
The bad timing highlights Kyrgyzstan’s need to complete other energy projects.
![Tajikistan Still Hopeful About CASA-1000 Tajikistan Still Hopeful About CASA-1000](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-10_15-22-57.jpg)
Tajikistan Still Hopeful About CASA-1000
By Catherine Putz
The electricity generation scheme has its big backers, but skepticism remains.
![Kyrgyzstan Declares Energy Independence Kyrgyzstan Declares Energy Independence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_15-18-58.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan Declares Energy Independence
By Catherine Putz
Is Kyrgyzstan energy independent at last? Not quite.
Some Rare Good News for Central Asia
By Casey Michel
After a grim 12 months, 2015 begins on a somewhat more positive note.
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