Kyrgyzstan’s energy mix is defined by a heavy reliance on hydropower for electricity and fossil fuels (oil and coal) for total energy consumption. While the country is a leader in low-carbon electricity, it remains dependent on imports for nearly all its natural gas and oil needs. Oil is the largest single source in the total supply, almost entirely imported (90%+) from Russia and Kazakhstan.

Kyrgyzstan is actively pursuing green hydrogen development to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on leveraging its significant hydropower, solar, and wind potential. The government is partnering with international entities like Germany and the World Bank to boost renewable energy and explore green hydrogen for industrial and transport decarbonization, aiming for energy self-sufficiency by 2030.

As highlighted in this IRENA report, green hydrogen is seen as essential for regional industrial decarbonization, with pilot projects and infrastructure development being critical next steps.

As of 2026 Kyrgyzstan is not known to be producing green hydrogen.