Kazakhstan Aims for Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029

Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov has said that Kazakhstan is set to meet all domestic electricity demand from local production by 2029 and create a surplus in its national power system.

Akkenzhenov made these remarks during a government session, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

The country’s energy development plan until 2035 envisions adding over 26 GW of new generation capacity through modernization of existing plants and construction of new facilities.

By 2029, the Ministry of Energy plans to implement 68 projects, adding 6.6 GW of new capacity. In 2024, Kazakhstan introduced 771 MW of new capacity, including 608 MW from traditional sources and 163 MW from renewable energy.

For 2025, over 621 MW is planned, with 166 MW from conventional sources and 455 MW from 9 renewable energy projects-already 370 MW installed, including 216 MW of renewables.

Looking ahead:

2026: ~2,600 MW, including 8 renewable projects (174 MW)

2027: ~1,500 MW, including 13 renewable projects (573 MW)

2028: ~2,000 MW, including 3 renewable projects (245 MW)

Akkenzhenov emphasized that by 2029, Kazakhstan will fully cover electricity needs, create a power surplus, and boost the country’s energy export potential, positioning the nation as a regional energy leader.