(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 6. Kazakhstan has
repaired power plants thanks to electricity supplies from Russia,
said the Minister of energy of Kazakhstan Almassadam Satkaliev on
the sidelines of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg
(Russia), Trend
reports.
"Due to the planned supplies of electricity from Russia, it was
possible to carry out a large-scale repair campaign of power plants
in our country. The current operating procedure of our systems
allows for the transit of electrical energy from Russia to
Kyrgyzstan," he said.
According to the minister, the energy system of Kazakhstan today
faces ambitious tasks to modernize existing and build new energy
sources.
"Kazakhstan declares its commitment to the policy of harmonious
development with the energy systems of neighboring states. Thus,
the Unified Electric Power System of Kazakhstan operates in
parallel with the Russian energy system and the Unified Energy
System of Central Asia," the minister said.
Satkaliyev noted that a plan is being developed for the
commissioning of new capacities in Kazakhstan and the participation
of neighboring countries in its implementation.
"Thus, within the framework of the agreements reached with
Russia, it is planned to build new thermal power plants in
Kokshetau, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Semey. Kazakhstan is also
participating in the project for the construction of Kambarata
HPP-1 on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Kazakhstan is open to all new
strategic initiatives and mutually beneficial cooperation," the
minister added.
Meanwhile, electricity production in Kazakhstan amounted to
112.8 billion kWh in 2023. Electricity imports during this period
amounted to 3.4 billion kWh, and exports were 1.4 billion kWh.
At the same time, in 2023, the volume of electricity consumption
was at the level of 115 billion kWh (in 2022, 112.9 billion
kWh).
Today, there are 220 power plants operating in the country,
including 144 renewable energy ones, with a total capacity of 2.8
GW. In general, as of January 1, 2024, the total available capacity
was 20.4 GW, and the maximum consumption in the current
autumn-winter period was 16.6 GW.
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