Kazakhstan Launches New Power Projects to Strengthen Energy Security

The Kazakh government is advancing efforts to modernize the country’s fuel and energy sector, with major projects aimed at boosting capacity and ensuring long-term reliability.

Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said the strategic goal is to create a reliable, self-sufficient, and modern energy system that will underpin economic growth and improve the well-being of citizens, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

The minister noted that the power and heating industries are focusing on expanding generation capacity and upgrading infrastructure. In line with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directive, 14 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity will be commissioned within the next five years. Over the past two years, Kazakhstan has already added 1.3 GW, with another 622 megawatts (MW) expected to come online this year and 2,700 MW in 2026.

Key projects currently under construction include a 1,000 MW power plant in the Turkistan region and a 240 MW thermal power plant in the Kyzylorda region.