ASTANA—Kazakhstan's energy sector is embarking on a major modernization initiative by 2029. According to an analytical piece by Kazinform, the initiative will address aging infrastructure, tariff policies and rising demand, focusing on sustainability and equitable solutions.
“The volume of networks slated for modernization spans 80,000 kilometers—equivalent to two equators,” said Sergey Agafonov, the chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Supply Organizations, highlighting the project's scale.
Aging infrastructure and electricity losses Kazakhstan's energy infrastructure has deteriorated, with over a third of power plants showing 70–90% wear and tear. This includes critical facilities such as combined heat and power (CHP) and state district power plants (GTPP), which have struggled to maintain consistent supply.
Kazakhstan's unified power system operates in a normal mode, in parallel with the power systems of the Russian Federation and Central Asian countries. As of today, 220 power plants are operating in the country, including 144 RES facilities with a total capacity of 2.8 GW.
Since the program was launched, private companies have not paid dividends, opting to reinvest all funds in the refurbishment and modernization of existing power plant equipment. To
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Kazakhstan''s national project for the modernization of the energy and utility sectors, adopted at the end of 2024, marks the launch of the most significant investment cycle in the country''s
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For the sustainable development of the Unified Electricity System of Kazakhstan KEGOC planned three major investment projects," the speaker said. Thus, the project "Strengthening of the
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4 Kazakhstan''s vast and cost-efficient wind energy potential offers a particularly strong foundation for scaling up renewable energy capacity. The country could increase its wind power
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Kazakhstan has been selected among seven innovative projects by the Mitigation Action Facility, with a total budget of EUR 6 million. Implemented by the United Nations Development
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December 2024, Astana, Kazakhstan – The Mitigation Action Facility announced the selection of seven innovative projects, with Kazakhstan among them. Implemented by the United Nations Development
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It is important to note that since the launch of this program, private companies have not paid dividends — all funds have been reinvested in reconstruction and modernization of power plant
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ASTANA—Kazakhstan''s energy sector is embarking on a major modernization initiative by 2029. According to an analytical piece by Kazinform, the initiative will address aging infrastructure,
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Kazakhstan''s KEGOC reported stable grid operations in 1H2025, enabling it to advance a large-scale modernization strategy amid rising electricity demand. With ambitious investments in
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