Eastern Kazakhstan to Construct New Hydroelectric Power Plant

A 16-megawatt hydroelectric power plant is planned for construction in the Markakol district of Eastern Kazakhstan, according to Nurlan Ramazanov, head of the energy and housing and public utilities department of the East Kazakhstan Region, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

The facility, located on the Kalzhyr River, will be the fifth hydroelectric project in the region aimed at advancing green energy initiatives.

During flood periods, the plant will be capable of supplying sufficient energy to the entire Markakol district. Overall, its output will be integrated into Kazakhstan’s unified energy system.

Kalzhyr River Energy LLC won the rights to build and operate the plant through a competitive auction. The company is obliged to complete the hydroelectric power plant within five years and is expected to finish the project by 2030.

This project is part of the overall strategy for Kazakhstan’s green energy development. It will not only improve the region’s energy security but also play a key role in reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. The project is also expected to generate hundreds of jobs.