What is the energy supply of Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan had a total primary energy supply ( TPES) of 168 PJ in 2019, of which 37% from oil, 30% from hydropower and 26% from coal. [1] The total electricity generation was 13.9 TWh (50 PJ), of which 92% came from hydroelectricity, the only significant renewable source in the country. [1]

Who has power in Kyrgyzstan?

Executive power in Kyrgyzstan lies with the government, its subordinate ministries, state committees, administrative agencies and local administrations. In the energy sector, the government: Grants and transfers property rights, and rights for use of water, minerals and other energy resources.

What is Kyrgyzstan's energy saving potential?

Kyrgyzstan’s energy saving potential is significant: it is estimated that rehabilitation and modernisation can save up to 25% of electricity and 15% of heat.

Is Kyrgyzstan a member of the World Trade Organization?

Kyrgyzstan has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 1998, and it joined the Russian Federation (“Russia”), Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan in the Eurasian Customs Union in 2015. The energy sector represents 4% of GDP and 16% of industrial production, and hydropower accounts for two-thirds of energy production.

Why is regional integration important in Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan exploits coal and some oil and gas, but most hydrocarbons are imported. In fact, it relies on oil and gas imports for more than half of its energy needs, particularly during the winter months when hydropower production is low. For this reason, regional integration with neighbouring countries is important.

Which sector consumes the most energy in Kyrgyzstan?

Residential sector is the largest energy consuming sector in the country, followed by transport and industry. Electricity consumption per capita, although sometimes limited by power outages, increased by more than 45% from 2010 to 2018. Renewables contribute to 27% (2018) of Kyrgyzstan’s energy mix.