Kazakhstan, Astana, Feb. 27 / Trend , K. Arinova/
Kyrgyzstan understands Kazakhstan's decision to switch to a separate work regime from the Central Asia United Energy System, KEGOC Vice President Valeriy Lee said at a press conference.
"We held talks with Kyrgyzstan. Our counterparts understand that we cannot allow our customers to suffer," Lee said.
On Feb. 26, the Kazakhstan Single Energy System switched to a work regime independent of the Central Asia United Energy System after Tajikistan began consuming unplanned volumes of energy.
Lee said Takijistan has consumed an unplanned 100 million kilowatts-hours of energy since Feb. 26.
Kyrgyzstan had to restrict energy supplies to its northern regions due to the decision, Kyrgyz news agencies reported.
"Kyrgyzstan understands this is a temporary measure and will only last until April 15," Lee said.
He added that a similar incident occurred in 2001.
"Kazakhstan has withdrawn from the Central Asia United Energy System twice in the last 10 years," Lee said.
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