ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 17. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has launched a wide-scale modernization initiative, committing 210 billion tenge ($410 million) to 75 energy infrastructure projects in the first half of 2025, Trend reports.
The effort aims to boost the reliability of the nation’s electric and heating systems and support long-term energy security.
The initiative is part of the National Project for the Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors, which was developed to combat the aging of critical infrastructure and improve service quality for both households and industries.
Speaking at the Power Central Asia + China regional energy forum, Asylzhan Musin, Director of the Department for Electric Power Development, stated that the government seeks to reduce the wear-and-tear of energy assets to below 40 percent, ensuring system’s stability.
“These are targeted investments into the comfort and safety of every Kazakhstani family and the stable operation of our economy,” Musin noted, adding that local manufacturers will be prioritized to stimulate domestic industry and job creation.
Breakdown of projects:
- 47 electricity grid modernization projects – 90 billion tenge ($175.5 million)
- 28 heating system upgrades – 120 billion tenge ($234.1 million)
The program includes a localization policy requiring the use of domestically produced goods, thereby strengthening national competencies in the energy sector.
The Ministry of Energy has confirmed that modernization efforts will continue throughout 2025 to enhance the resilience of Kazakhstan’s energy system and improve quality of life for citizens.
