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.

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.

Who owns Kyrgyzstan's gas network?

Gazprom purchased the network in December 2013 from KyrgyzGaz for USD 1, taking over USD 38 million of debt and pledging USD 600 million worth of investments to improve Kyrgyzstan’s gas grid over a period of 25 years. Before December 2013, KyrgyzGaz owned and operated the network, with more than 83% in government ownership.

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.

Why did Kyrgyzstan sell its gas network to Russia?

In December 2013, Kyrgyzstan sold its gas network to Russia’s Gazprom for USD 1 in exchange for taking over USD 38 million of debt and pledging to invest USD 600 million to improve Kyrgyzstan’s gas network over a 25-year period.