How big is Kazakhstan's Energy network slated for modernization?

“The volume of networks slated for modernization spans 80,000 kilometers—equivalent to two equators,” said Sergey Agafonov, the chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Supply Organizations, highlighting the project’s scale.

How much money does Kazakhstan invest in energy?

The initiative is a significant milestone in Kazakhstan’s energy strategy, with an estimated investment of 13.5 trillion tenge (US$25.5 billion), including 6.2 trillion tenge (US$11.7 billion) for energy sector modernization, 6.8 trillion tenge (US$12.8 billion) for utilities, and 602 billion tenge (US$1.12 billion) for automation.

Should Kazakhstan adopt an energy security strategy?

Global trend of tightening carbon regulation presents yet another impetus for broader modernization and systemic reforms of energy sector in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan should articulate and adopt an official Energy Security Strategy document, guided by these general observations.

How has Kazakhstan's energy infrastructure deteriorated?

Aging infrastructure and electricity losses Kazakhstan’s energy infrastructure has deteriorated, with over a third of power plants showing 70–90% wear and tear. This includes critical facilities such as combined heat and power (CHP) and state district power plants (GTPP), which have struggled to maintain consistent supply.

Should Kazakhstan address energy deficiency?

It is necessary to address Kazakhstan’s energy deficiency and intensity of the economy, which in 2022 was 3.2 times higher than that of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations and nearly double the global average.

Does Kazakhstan use fossil fuels?

Kazakhstan relied on fossil fuels for 85% of its electricity in 2024. Its emissions per capita, 4.6 tCO2, were more than twice as high as the global average. Kazakhstan’s power sector emissions more than doubled in the last two decades, in line with the demand growth over the period, largely met with increased coal and gas generation.