Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan have established a collaborative initiative to erect a hydroelectric power station at the Kambarata reservoir. Media reports that this undertaking appears to be moving closer to implementation after recent meetings held in Tashkent, where the energy ministers of the three countries expressed their interest.
The forthcoming facility will possess a capacity of 1,900 megawatts, but its importance lies in enabling these countries to make judicious use of their scarce water resources.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have committed to contributing to the project's financing, which experts estimate will incur a cost exceeding $3bn.
The construction site was strategically chosen for its proximity to the borders of all three Central Asian countries.
The Kambarata HPP project is expected to alleviate the electricity deficit in the southern region of Kazakhstan, which is witnessing an annual increase in energy consumption ranging from 5-7%. It will ensure optimal utilization of water resources.
While specific terms about the implementation of the project have yet to be announced, 'its construction is already a pressing matter, given the escalating demand for electricity,' the message reads.
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