2. What land use rights are required to construct an HPP?

Any company wishing to construct an HPP must hold title to the land where the HPP will be constructed or hold temporary land use rights. In addition, this land must be zoned for industrial use.

Foreign entities, which Kyrgyz law defines as any entity registered in the Kyrgyz Republic with at least 20 percent of shares being owned by a foreigner, or in any other manner putting them under control of a foreigner, are subject to certain limitations which include a prohibition on land ownership and a 50 year cap on obtaining temporary land use rights to lands.