ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 5. Prime Minister of
Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has instructed authorities to ensure the
timely accumulation of fuel reserves at heat sources and railway
dead ends, Trend
reports via the Kazakh government.
“Together with the Ministry of Energy and local administrations,
the Ministry of Transport must ensure the advance accumulation of
fuel reserves at heat sources and depots by September 1,” Bektenov
said during a government meeting.
He stressed that coordination and monitoring of the process has
been assigned to First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar.
At the same time, Bektenov announced a ban on reducing the scope
and financing of repair works at energy facilities, emphasizing
strict accountability for both owners and managing companies in
case of violations.
“KEGOC, together with the Ministry of Energy, must approve
operating modes for equipment at nationally significant power
stations by May 25. I prohibit any reduction in the volume of
repair works and their financing. In each case, measures will be
taken against both owners and managing companies,” Bektenov
said.
The Prime Minister underlined that uninterrupted preparation of
energy infrastructure for the heating season remains a key
priority, and any deviation from approved repair and maintenance
plans will face strict oversight and enforcement measures.
Bektenov also instructed local authorities to complete repairs
of heat supply facilities by the end of August.
