Kyrgyzstan's energy arrears reached 103 billion soms or $ 1.47 billion, Chairman of the National Energy Holding Company Aitmamat Nazarov said in response to MPs' questions, Trend with reference to akipress.com reports.
Currently, the Bishkek power plant has 98,000 tons of locally produced coal for heating and imported coal from Kazakhstan is coming soon.
600,000 tons of coal is needed in total.
MP Aaly Karashev requested Vice PM Kubatbek Boronov to take the matter under his control to avoid negative consequences.