Kazakhstan lowers power plant wear with increased repair funding

Kazakhstan’s government increased funding for energy infrastructure repairs by 27% to prepare for the 2026-2027 heating season, and this investment reduced equipment wear at power plants to 52%.

Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the repairs included work on eight power units, 49 boilers, and 37 turbines. Repair work also covered 17,100 kilometers of electricity lines and 444 substations, along with 377 kilometers of heating networks.

Akkenzhenov reported a 6% decrease in technological disruptions compared to the previous year, and stated that electricity and heat are currently being supplied to consumers without major delays. Kazakhstan faces challenges in maintaining its energy infrastructure due to its large territory, diverse climate, and aging equipment.

The country’s power generation relies heavily on thermal plants fueled by coal deposits like those in the Ekibastuz basin, and transmits electricity across a 28,000 kilometer network of high-voltage lines to connect its northern, southern, and western regions. The heating season varies significantly across the country, lasting from 151 to 222 days depending on the region.