Kazakh Energy Delegation Explores Water-Power Cooperation During Visit to South Korea
Astana, The Gulf Observer: A Kazakh delegation led by Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yessimkhanov and Kazenergy Association Director General Zhandos Nurmaganbetov paid a working visit to South Korea, according to media reports.
During the visit, the delegation participated in a technical program organized by the Korea Water Resources Development Corporation (K-water) in Daejeon. The program focused on water and resource management policies, modern water and power technologies, and approaches to developing and financing medium-sized hydroelectric power projects.
The Kazakh officials also toured the K-water Integrated Water Operation Center and the Daecheong Dam, gaining insights into South Korea’s advanced water management systems. In addition, they held meetings with representatives of major Korean energy and infrastructure companies, including Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd. (KOMIPO), Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. (KOEN), Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP), and the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND).
Discussions centered on the prospects for jointly developing a multistage water-power project in southeastern Kazakhstan, the Energy Ministry reported.
According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the planned cascade of hydroelectric power stations on the Uba River in East Kazakhstan has been officially designated as a water management facility of special strategic importance under a Government resolution.
