Gold mining and hydroelectric power plants threaten the ecosystems of the Western Tien Shan
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has published an updated assessment of the status of the Western Tien Shan World Heritage Site, assigning...
The EBRD may invest up to $1.5 billion in Kambar-Ata HPP-1 in Kyrgyzstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering the possibility of allocating up to $1.5 billion for the construction of a large hydroelectric power...
Hydropower threatens a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tajikistan
The Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve in Tajikistan, recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is facing serious threats that call into question its long-term...
The family of the ex-deputy has completed the construction of the Kara-Kul hydroelectric power station
The construction of a new small hydroelectric power station on the Kara-Suu River has been completed near the city of Kara-Kul, the facility is being...
The future Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is threatened by an ancient landslide
Last week, public hearings were held in Bishkek on the construction project of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 on the Naryn River. The discussion, which took place...
A new small hydroelectric power station was commissioned in Kyrgyzstan for $ 5 million
A small hydroelectric power station "Ananyevo HPP" has been commissioned in Ak-Sui district of Issyk-Kul region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The new energy facility was...
Russia may build small hydropower plants in Afghanistan
Russia and Afghanistan discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of hydropower. Negotiations on this topic were held by the head of the Ministry of...
Eight new reservoirs will be built on eight rivers in the Zhetisu region
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan Nurzhan Nurzhigitov met with local residents in the Zhetisu region. During the visit, plans for the development...
Hearings on the Kambarata-1 Dam: a “black box” instead of an environmental assessment
Experts of the public foundation "Rivers without Boundaries" took part in public hearings on the materials of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA) of...
Tajikistan is looking for investors to build a new large Dam
Tajikistan has launched the process of attracting investments for the implementation of a major energy project – the construction of the Shurab Dam. The planned...