10th Anniversary International Congress and Exhibition: Hydropower Central Asia and Caspian
8-9 April 2026, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
About the Congress
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INVESTMENT PROJECTS
2 days
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The 10th Anniversary International Congress and Exhibition: Hydropower Central Asia and Caspian is a professional venue for business and government representatives to exchange experience and consolidate efforts for successful development of investment projects on construction and reconstruction/modernisation of hydropower plants in the region (Tajikistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan).
Feedbacks From Our Clients
Sergey MachekhinRusHydro I was pleasantly surprised by the large number of professional participants and the questions asked by colleagues. Most of the questions were highly specialised, which confirms the high level of organisation and the strong expertise of the participants at this event.
Kursantbek OmurbekovElectric Power Plants On this platform, many foreign companies that specialize in hydraulic equipment and turbine equipment participate, and there are numerous meetings with company representatives where we negotiate.
Taalaibek IbraevThe Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic This conference exemplifies excellence, and I extend my gratitude to its organisers. This is the 9th edition of the conference, and we have been attending it annually. More than 150 companies are present here, all of whom are interested in the construction of hydroelectric power plants.
Among the Speakers and VIP-guests of the Congress 2025
Taalaibek
Ibraev
Minister
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic
Kurmanbek
Omurbekov
General Director
Electric Power Plants
Altynbek
Rysbekov
General Director
National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan
Ravshanbek
Kasymov
Acting General Director
Directorate of Power Plants under Construction
Artem
Novikov
Chairman of the Board
Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund
Director of Department of International Cooperation
The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Alexey
Kiryakov
Director of Department of International Cooperation
The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Deputy General Director for Project Engineering and International Cooperation
RusHydro
Sergey
Machekhin
Deputy General Director for Project Engineering and International Cooperation
RusHydro
Bekzod
Amirsaidov
First Deputy Chairman of the Board
Uzbekgidroenergo
Among the confirmed participants 2025
Flagship investment projects
Construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 (Kyrgyzstan)
Capacity: 1.86 GW
Timeline: construction is scheduled to kick off in 2025. Completion of construction – 2030-2032. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028
Investment: over $2.5 billion
Project initiator: Electric Power Plants
The HPP will consist of 4 hydro units. The reservoir capacity is 6 billion cubic meters. It was planned that the implementation of the project would allow Kyrgyzstan to stop importing electricity. In April 2024, Astana, Bishkek, and Tashkent announced their intentions to establish a joint venture for the construction of the plant. In June, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan signed an agreement to prepare the infrastructure facility for construction. In accordance with the document, a coordination donor committee was established, bringing together representatives of international financial organisations, including the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The Kambarata HPP-1 could become the largest source of electricity in Central Asia.
Timeline: construction is scheduled to kick off in 2025. Completion of construction – 2030-2032. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028
Investment: over $2.5 billion
Project initiator: Electric Power Plants
The HPP will consist of 4 hydro units. The reservoir capacity is 6 billion cubic meters. It was planned that the implementation of the project would allow Kyrgyzstan to stop importing electricity. In April 2024, Astana, Bishkek, and Tashkent announced their intentions to establish a joint venture for the construction of the plant. In June, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan signed an agreement to prepare the infrastructure facility for construction. In accordance with the document, a coordination donor committee was established, bringing together representatives of international financial organisations, including the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The Kambarata HPP-1 could become the largest source of electricity in Central Asia.
Construction of the Kazarman HPP Cascade on the Naryn River (Kyrgyzstan)
Capacity: 1.16 GW
Timeline: 2030
Investment: $3 billion
Project initiator: The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic
The cascade will include four hydroelectric power plants: Ala-Buga HPP (600 megawatts), Kara-Bulun HPP-1 (149 megawatts), Kara-Bulun HPP-2 (163 megawatts), and Toguz-Toro HPP (248 megawatts). The investors and developers of the project are a consortium of China’s largest companies: PowerChina Northwest Engineering Corporation Ltd, Green Gold Energy (GGE), and China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co Ltd.
Timeline: 2030
Investment: $3 billion
Project initiator: The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic
The cascade will include four hydroelectric power plants: Ala-Buga HPP (600 megawatts), Kara-Bulun HPP-1 (149 megawatts), Kara-Bulun HPP-2 (163 megawatts), and Toguz-Toro HPP (248 megawatts). The investors and developers of the project are a consortium of China’s largest companies: PowerChina Northwest Engineering Corporation Ltd, Green Gold Energy (GGE), and China Railway 20th Bureau Group Co Ltd.
Cascade of 6 HPPs on the Sary-Jaz River (Kyrgyzstan)
Capacity: 1100 MW
Timeline: construction is scheduled to take 5-6 years
Project initiator: The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic
The plan for the construction of six hydropower plants on the cross-border Sary-Jaz River (which flows through Kyrgyzstan and into China) was developed back in 1982–1987. During the years of the republic’s independence, work on its implementation was suspended, but now it has been decided to resume it. The government of Kyrgyzstan has signed a memorandum of intent to cooperate with the Chinese company TBEA on the construction of a cascade of hydropower plants on the Sary-Jaz River.
Timeline: construction is scheduled to take 5-6 years
Project initiator: The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic
The plan for the construction of six hydropower plants on the cross-border Sary-Jaz River (which flows through Kyrgyzstan and into China) was developed back in 1982–1987. During the years of the republic’s independence, work on its implementation was suspended, but now it has been decided to resume it. The government of Kyrgyzstan has signed a memorandum of intent to cooperate with the Chinese company TBEA on the construction of a cascade of hydropower plants on the Sary-Jaz River.
Construction of 3 HPPs on the Pskem River (Uzbekistan)
Capacity: Pskem HPP – 400 MW, Mullalak HPP – 240 MW, Upper Pskem HPP – 200 MW
Timeline: before 2030
Investment: over $800 million
Project initiator: Uzbekhydroenergo
On the Pskem River, the construction of three hydropower plants is planned: the Pskem HPP, the Mullalak HPP, and the Upper Pskem HPP. An agreement for the supply of equipment for the project has been reached with General Electric. Additionally, in December 2018, an agreement was reached with RusHydro for the joint development of the feasibility study for the construction projects of the Mullalak and Upper Pskem HPPs, including the execution of design and survey work and scientific research.
Timeline: before 2030
Investment: over $800 million
Project initiator: Uzbekhydroenergo
On the Pskem River, the construction of three hydropower plants is planned: the Pskem HPP, the Mullalak HPP, and the Upper Pskem HPP. An agreement for the supply of equipment for the project has been reached with General Electric. Additionally, in December 2018, an agreement was reached with RusHydro for the joint development of the feasibility study for the construction projects of the Mullalak and Upper Pskem HPPs, including the execution of design and survey work and scientific research.
Semipalatinsk HPP (Kazakhstan)
Capacity: 300 MW
Timeline: 2030
Project initiator: Samruk-Energy
The Semipalatinsk Hydropower Plant will serve as a counter-regulator for the existing Shulbinskaya Hydropower Plant, meaning it will be located downstream on the Irtysh River from the latter. The plant will participate in covering both base and peak loads (during peak consumption periods, which typically occur in the evening hours).
Timeline: 2030
Project initiator: Samruk-Energy
The Semipalatinsk Hydropower Plant will serve as a counter-regulator for the existing Shulbinskaya Hydropower Plant, meaning it will be located downstream on the Irtysh River from the latter. The plant will participate in covering both base and peak loads (during peak consumption periods, which typically occur in the evening hours).
Construction of the Rogun HPP (Tajikistan)
Capacity: 3600 MW
Timeline: 2031
Investment: over $6 billion
Project initiator: Barqi-Tojik
The project includes the construction of a hydropower plant on the Vakhsh River. The hydropower plant is part of the Vakhsh cascade and serves as its upper tier. The dam of the hydropower plant will be 335 meters high, making it the tallest in the world.
Timeline: 2031
Investment: over $6 billion
Project initiator: Barqi-Tojik
The project includes the construction of a hydropower plant on the Vakhsh River. The hydropower plant is part of the Vakhsh cascade and serves as its upper tier. The dam of the hydropower plant will be 335 meters high, making it the tallest in the world.
Congress Highlights 2025:
55+ investment projects from Central Asia – from planning to execution
14+ investment projects in Kyrgyzstan – achievements in construction and modernisation of plants in the Republic
200+ top managers of key energy and investment companies of the region, public authorities, EPC-contractors, engineering companies and suppliers
15+ participating countries: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Armenia, Europe, China, Türkiye, Canada, and others
40+ presentations with exclusive information from top managers and CTOs
20+ hours of networking: cocktail reception, interactive round tables, discussions, pre-scheduled tet-a-tet meetings, and a lot more
Senior executives of companies and market leaders will discuss strategic development of the region and the legislative revolution in Kyrgyzstan within the opening session
NEW! Kambarata HPP-1 – round table on the international project of utmost importance
Small hydro. Small hydropower investment projects
NEW! Viable design of an HPP. Get insights directly from CTOs!
HPP financing. Investment mechanisms and public-private partnership
RES development in Central Asia. Round table. Wind and solar power
Analytic Materials
Survey results report on Investment potential of hydropower in the Central Asia and the Caspian
The report is produced based on the survey analysis and in-depth interview with industry leaders
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