The pace of infrastructure modernization and the
commissioning of new capacity was discussed at a government meeting on the
electric power sector, chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. According to
the Ministry of Energy, electricity generation exceeded 123 billion kWh in
2025. Coal-fired power plants account for more than half of total generation,
while the share of gas-fired plants continues to grow, reaching nearly a
quarter. Renewable energy sources account for over 13.5%. Kazakhstan has now launched a large-scale investment plan. Eighty-one projects
with a combined capacity of more than 15 GW are currently underway, with total
investment estimated at around 13 trillion tenge. Construction has begun on
strategic facilities, including the Ekibastuz-3 state district power plant, a
new plant in Kurchatov, and combined heat and power plants in Kokshetau, Semei,
and Oskemen. Over the next three years, the focus will be on
developing flexible generation to enhance the flexibility of the Unified Energy
System. Overall, Kazakhstan is expected to eliminate its energy deficit as
early as next year, with a stable electricity surplus projected by 2029. This will
strengthen the country’s export potential.
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