Orto-Tokoi HPP: Capsule Laying Ceremony Scheduled for June 29
Construction of Orto-Tokoi Hydropower Plant Begins with Capsule Laying Ceremony
Today, June 29, marks the official start of construction of the Orto-Tokoi Hydropower Plant (HPP) in Kyrgyzstan with a capsule laying ceremony. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced the commencement of this important project.
Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev inspected the preparations for construction on June 28, stating that the design work for the Orto-Tokoi HPP has been completed. The project is set to be completed within two years.
A contract has been signed between Chakan HPP and the Chinese company CNHMC (China National Heavy Machinery Corporation) for the construction of a 21 MW hydropower plant on Orto-Tokoi reservoir. This partnership is crucial for addressing the country’s energy deficit.
The Minister of Energy emphasized the significance of the HPP construction and instructed the General Director of Chakan HPP JSC, Nurlan Sadykov, to ensure the event is conducted at a high level. Additionally, he requested that construction works be completed on time according to the work schedule.
The construction of the Orto-Tokoi Hydropower Plant is a major step towards boosting energy production in Kyrgyzstan and meeting the growing demand for electricity in the region. This project signifies a crucial development in the country’s infrastructure and energy sector.
