ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 7. New coal-fired
power plants in Kazakhstan will feature artificial intelligence and
advanced “clean coal” technologies, Chairman of Samruk-Energy
Kairat Maksutov said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh
government.
He noted that AI systems will be installed for predictive
diagnostics of main equipment using vibration, acoustic, thermal,
and other sensors, enabling early detection of defects and
preventing accidents.
Modern “clean coal” measures will include low-emission burners
to reduce NOx inside boilers, SCR systems for additional
post-combustion NOx removal, electrostatic and bag filters for ash
capture, and individual desulfurization reactors for each boiler.
“This will significantly reduce harmful emissions. The new plants
will comply with Kazakhstan’s environmental regulations,” Maksutov
added.
Samruk-Energy is implementing four major projects, including the
expansion of Ekibastuz GRES-2 with units 3 and 4, and construction
of new CHP plants in Kokshetau, Semey, and Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Projects are aimed at addressing capacity shortages and ensuring
sustainable energy supply.
