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{{#badges: CoalSwarm|Navbar-Proposedcoalplants}} '''Kara-Keche power station''' is a proposed 1200-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Kyrgyzstan.  
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{{Navbar-Proposedcoalplants}} '''Kara-Keche power station''' is a proposed 1200-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Kyrgyzstan.  
  
 
==Location==
 
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==Background on Plant==
 
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According to an April 2014 press report, the French company Alstom may participate in building a coal-fired power plant a Kyrgystan's Kara-Keche coal deposit. According to Marek Stec, President of Alstom Central Asia, China's Eximbank will "probably be interested in this project." The topic of a new coal plant at Kara-Keche as well as two hydroelectric plants at Koko-Meren was discussed at a meeting between Stec and Deputy Prime Minister Valery Dill.<ref>[http://www.timesca.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13761:alstom-may-build-a-power-plant-at-kara-keche-coal-deposit-in-kyrgyzstan&catid=79:economy-a-finances&Itemid=567 "Alstom may build a power plant at Kara-Keche coal deposit in Kyrgyzstan,"] Times of Central Asia, 30 April 2014</ref> In September 2014, Prime Minister Joomart Otorbayev wrote an article entitled “Problems and potential of development of the electricity sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” in which he reiterated the need for building a coal plant at Kara-Keche as well as additional plants at other coal fields.<ref>[http://www.timesca.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14272:2014-the-crucial-year-for-kyrgyz-energy-sector--pm&catid=79&Itemid=567 "2014 the crucial year for Kyrgyz energy sector — PM,"] Times of Central Asia, 17 September 2014</ref>
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The proposal is for a 1200 MW coal plant using coal from the Kavak brown coal deposits (Kara-Keche and Min-Kush).<ref>[http://www.kyrgyzembs.kz/attachments/article/166/Kara-Keche%20Project%2012.02.2016.pdf "COMPLEX PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BROWN COAL DEPOSITS KARA-KECHE AND MINKUSH (AK-ULAK SECTION)"] Ministry of the Economy, 2016</ref><ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:RexH-Htw4f8J:www.kyrgyzembs.kz/attachments/article/166/Kara-Keche%2520complex%2520project%2520brief%2520information.docx+&cd=17&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us "Brief information on 'Kara-Keche' complex project,"] kyrgyzembs.kz, date unknown</ref>
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According to an April 2014 press report, the French company Alstom may participate in building the power plant. According to Marek Stec, President of Alstom Central Asia, China's Eximbank will "probably be interested in this project." Project sponsors will be announced after bids are received.<ref>[http://www.timesca.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13761:alstom-may-build-a-power-plant-at-kara-keche-coal-deposit-in-kyrgyzstan&catid=79:economy-a-finances&Itemid=567 "Alstom may build a power plant at Kara-Keche coal deposit in Kyrgyzstan,"] Times of Central Asia, 30 April 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.timesca.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14272:2014-the-crucial-year-for-kyrgyz-energy-sector--pm&catid=79&Itemid=567 "2014 the crucial year for Kyrgyz energy sector — PM,"] Times of Central Asia, 17 September 2014</ref>
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In March 2016 the Kyrgyzstan government announced an investment competition for mining development of the brown coal deposits in Kara-Keche, as well as the construction of the 1,200 MW coal plant and connecting railway. The state would transfer to the winner the rights to the projects in exchange for a one-time or periodic (royalty) payments.<ref>[http://www.eng.24.kg/economics/179501-news24.html "Government announces investment competition for Kara-Keche coal field,"] 24 Press Club, 01/03/16</ref>
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In April 2016 it was reported the tender for construction of the coal plant at the Kara-Keche coal deposit did not take place "due to the absence of applications."<ref>[http://www.timesca.com/index.php/news/16564-tender-for-building-kara-keche-power-plant-in-kyrgyzstan-did-not-take-place "Tender for building Kara-Keche power plant in Kyrgyzstan did not take place,"] The Times of Central Asia, 20 April 2016</ref>
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In December 2016, it was reported the Kyrgyzstan government will have a consulting company conduct an international tender for development of a coal mine, power plant and railroad worth about US$2.5 billion.<ref>[https://www.akchabar.kg/news/mezhdunarodnyj-konkurs-na-kara-keche-vmesto-gkpen-provedet-konsaltingovaya-kompaniya/ "Международный конкурс на Кара-Кече вместо ГКПЭН проведет консалтинговая компания,"] Akchabar, Dec 9, 2016</ref>
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As of May 2019 there have been no further developments on the project, and it appears to be shelved.
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==Project Details==
 
==Project Details==
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*'''Sponsor:''' [[Alstom]]
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*'''Sponsor:''' TBD
 
*'''Parent company:'''  
 
*'''Parent company:'''  
 
*'''Developer:'''  
 
*'''Developer:'''  
 
*'''Location:'''  Kara-Keche (Karakeche), Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
 
*'''Location:'''  Kara-Keche (Karakeche), Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
 
*'''Coordinates:''' 41.71, 74.76 (approximate)
 
*'''Coordinates:''' 41.71, 74.76 (approximate)
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*'''Status:''' Announced
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*'''Status:''' Shelved
 
*'''Capacity:''' 1,200 MW
 
*'''Capacity:''' 1,200 MW
 
*'''Type:'''  
 
*'''Type:'''  
 
*'''Start date:'''  
 
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*'''Coal Type:'''
 
*'''Coal Type:'''
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*'''Coal Source:'''
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*'''Coal Source:''' Kara-Keche and Min-Kush coal deposits
 
*'''Source of financing:'''
 
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*'''Permits and applications:'''
 
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Latest revision as of 22:26, 26 November 2019

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Kara-Keche power station is a proposed 1200-megawatt (MW) coal plant in Kyrgyzstan.

Location

The map below shows Kara-Keche (Karakeche), the approximate location where the plant would be built.

Background on Plant

The proposal is for a 1200 MW coal plant using coal from the Kavak brown coal deposits (Kara-Keche and Min-Kush).[1][2]

According to an April 2014 press report, the French company Alstom may participate in building the power plant. According to Marek Stec, President of Alstom Central Asia, China's Eximbank will "probably be interested in this project." Project sponsors will be announced after bids are received.[3][4]

In March 2016 the Kyrgyzstan government announced an investment competition for mining development of the brown coal deposits in Kara-Keche, as well as the construction of the 1,200 MW coal plant and connecting railway. The state would transfer to the winner the rights to the projects in exchange for a one-time or periodic (royalty) payments.[5]

In April 2016 it was reported the tender for construction of the coal plant at the Kara-Keche coal deposit did not take place "due to the absence of applications."[6]

In December 2016, it was reported the Kyrgyzstan government will have a consulting company conduct an international tender for development of a coal mine, power plant and railroad worth about US$2.5 billion.[7]

As of May 2019 there have been no further developments on the project, and it appears to be shelved.

Project Details

  • Sponsor: TBD
  • Parent company:
  • Developer:
  • Location: Kara-Keche (Karakeche), Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
  • Coordinates: 41.71, 74.76 (approximate)
  • Status: Shelved
  • Capacity: 1,200 MW
  • Type:
  • Start date:
  • Coal Type:
  • Coal Source: Kara-Keche and Min-Kush coal deposits
  • Source of financing:
  • Permits and applications:

Articles and resources

References

  1. ↑ "COMPLEX PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BROWN COAL DEPOSITS KARA-KECHE AND MINKUSH (AK-ULAK SECTION)" Ministry of the Economy, 2016
  2. ↑ "Brief information on 'Kara-Keche' complex project," kyrgyzembs.kz, date unknown
  3. ↑ "Alstom may build a power plant at Kara-Keche coal deposit in Kyrgyzstan," Times of Central Asia, 30 April 2014
  4. ↑ "2014 the crucial year for Kyrgyz energy sector — PM," Times of Central Asia, 17 September 2014
  5. ↑ "Government announces investment competition for Kara-Keche coal field," 24 Press Club, 01/03/16
  6. ↑ "Tender for building Kara-Keche power plant in Kyrgyzstan did not take place," The Times of Central Asia, 20 April 2016
  7. ↑ "Международный конкурс на Кара-Кече вместо ГКПЭН проведет консалтинговая компания," Akchabar, Dec 9, 2016

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