Gradual restoration of hot water supply has begun in Bishkek, reported by the Media Headquarters of the Kyrgyz Republic.

“At present, approximately 200 houses have been connected to the hot heating system by Bishkekteploset. The reconnection of hot water is taking place in areas where the heat carrier parameters have been normalized,” according to the announcement.

The accident at the Bishkek CHPP that occurred on the night of February 2 led to a limitation in heating and hot water supply. The electricity generation capacity of the CHPP was reduced by half to 200 MW. 5 people were injured, including 2 in critical condition.

Accident at Bishkek heat and power plant occurred while attempting to connect 14th boiler – Minister

“The accident occurred during the shutdown of one boiler and attempt to connect the 14th boiler,” stated Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev in an interview with Ala-Too 24 on February 2.

A total of 15 boilers are installed at the Bishkek combined heat and power plant. Since the CHPP was commissioned in 1961, the boilers are utilized in a rotating manner and are placed on standby every week or 10 days, he explained.

One boiler was damaged as a result of the accident. The relevant services are expected to determine the cause of the incident in the near future.

“The accident occurred during the shutdown of one boiler while attempting to connect the 14th boiler. All other units – 3, 4, 9, 11, 13 are operational,” clarified the minister.

The accident at the Bishkek CHPP that occurred on the night of February 2 led to a limitation in heating and hot water supply. The electricity generation capacity of the CHPP was reduced by half to 200 MW.

According to the Ministry of Energy, Boiler No. 14 was commissioned in the 1970s and was last repaired on December 31, 2023. The boiler uses coal from Kazakhstan.