Distribution rehabilitation project in Kyrgyz Republic

Project implementation support for distribution rehabilitation project for two DISCOs in Kyrgyz Republic

The European Development Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) is financing different distribution system operators in the Kyrgyz Republic with a programme that aims to:

• Upgrade and modernise low and medium voltage networks, much of which was built about 40 years ago
• Supply and install an automated system to protect distribution network and substations
• Install new network meters, smart meters and related hardware and software systems

The projects will improve the reliability of the power supply and significantly reduce technical and commercial losses. CESI provided organisational and technical assistance to two different DISCOs:

• Oshelectro – covering Osh and Batken regions in the south of Kyrgyzstan
• Vostokelectro – covering Tup and Jeti-Oghuz regions in the east of Kyrgyzstan

CESI’s activities included:

Project preparation

• Development of project implementation unit (PIU) operating procedures
• Support during procurement, evaluation and contract finalisation processes

Project implementation

• Assistance in site supervision, monitoring and reporting
• Testing, commissioning and operational acceptance
• Environmental and social action plan
• Knowledge transfer to client

Post-project completion

• Project completion report