ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 17. Kazakhstan is
advancing a series of strategic energy projects set for completion
in 2026, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a ceremony
dedicated to the Day of Energy Workers, Trend reports via the press service of the
Kazakh President.
“This year, we are set to complete an ambitious project aimed at
strengthening the power grids in the western regions, which will
integrate the networks of West Kazakhstan, Atyrau, and Mangystau.
These networks will then be seamlessly connected to the unified
national energy system,” President Tokayev remarked.
Looking ahead to 2026, key priorities include the modernization
of Almaty’s power plants, a move poised to significantly reduce air
pollution and improve the city’s environmental quality. In
addition, combined-cycle power plants in the Kyzylorda and
Turkestan regions are expected to reach full operational capacity,
addressing electricity shortages and meeting the growing energy
demands of the regions.
“These efforts, in conjunction with ongoing projects at
Ekibastuz State District Power Plant-2 and the planned construction
of a third state district power plant, represent critical steps
toward ensuring long-term energy security and achieving our
sustainable development objectives,” Tokayev emphasized.
