Kazakhstan has developed 347 projects worth 839 billion tenge under its national energy and utilities modernization program, with work already underway on 77 of them, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Government’s press service. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev chaired a meeting of the project office to review progress on the initiative, preparations for next year’s projects, financing, digitalization, and the participation of domestic manufacturers.
Work has been completed at the first 14 facilities, while contractors have been selected for 220 of the 347 projects. Construction and equipment procurement are already underway on 77 projects worth 126 billion tenge, with another 29 currently in the tendering process.
The first 14 completed facilities are spread across seven regions, with total investment of 27.3 billion tenge and savings of around 975 million tenge achieved through competitive procurement. Seven projects were completed in Pavlodar region and two in West Kazakhstan region, with others completed in Astana, Shymkent, and Karaganda, North Kazakhstan, and Turkistan regions.
The facilities are now being prepared for commissioning. Progress is also being made in other regions, with 24 contracts worth 31 billion tenge signed and work already underway in Zhetysu region. In Karaganda region, contracts have been signed for 15 projects totaling 88.1 billion tenge.
However, construction has yet to begin on 67 projects involving 30 enterprises. Shymkent and the Abai, Ulytau, Almaty, Atyrau, and Turkistan regions were among those identified as lagging behind in implementation. “If a region lacks the necessary expertise, share experience.
Every project requires close attention. Emerging issues must be addressed individually, including through on-site visits,” Bozumbayev said. Preparations for the 2027 projects were also discussed, with the necessary approvals already secured and tender procedures underway for 245 projects worth 300 billion tenge.
Bozumbayev instructed officials to complete the procedures in advance to avoid delays into the next construction season. The project office will now review implementation progress on a weekly basis, while the Ministry of National Economy is expected to provide a detailed regional analysis by October.
The meeting also addressed financing for small private utility companies with limited collateral. Bozumbayev instructed officials to explore potential funding sources and develop mechanisms to secure loans for such projects. Another key focus was the installation of metering systems across utility infrastructure and the integration of industry data.
Bozumbayev said this work is closely linked to the President’s objectives for advancing artificial intelligence and digitalization. “Metering goes beyond the national project. The President has set a broader goal of advancing artificial intelligence and digitalization.
As we modernize infrastructure and upgrade utility networks, we must also build an effective data system. Without reliable data, its transmission, and proper interpretation, the full-scale adoption of artificial intelligence is impossible,” Bozumbayev said.