ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. The construction
of the Mirny wind power plant, which will become the largest of its
kind in southern Kazakhstan, has officially commenced following a
capsule-laying ceremony in the Zhambyl region, Trend reports via KazMunayGas
(KMG).
According to Deputy Chairman of KMG’s Management Board, Kazbek
Kussainov, the new wind farm is set to play a pivotal role in
enhancing the reliability of energy supply in the southern regions
of the country. The implementation of this project is expected to
support the national power grid, increase the share of renewable
energy in the energy mix, generate new employment opportunities,
and contribute to the socio-economic growth of the Zhambyl
region.
The project is being implemented jointly by KazMunayGas,
Samruk-Energy, and TotalEnergies as part of a strategic partnership
between Kazakhstan and France.
The 1 GW capacity wind power plant will be situated in the
Moiynkum district and will incorporate an advanced energy storage
system. The total investment is estimated at approximately $1.2
billion, with a substantial portion of the funding provided by
foreign capital. The facility is scheduled for commissioning in the
fourth quarter of 2028.
