Kazakhstan Unveils Comprehensive Water Energy Development Plan by 2030

Astana, The Gulf Observer: During today’s Government meeting, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov of Kazakhstan emphasized the imperative for the Kazakh Energy Ministry and Water Resources Ministry to collaborate on formulating a comprehensive water energy development plan by the year 2030. This strategic directive underscores the government’s commitment to harnessing water resources for sustainable energy development, aligning with national priorities and long-term strategic goals.

The Prime Minister said the water energy development action plan was adopted in 2020. However, the ecological agenda has changed over the past years, and water supply deficiency is growing.

He assigned to start the implementation of one of the major projects, the construction of the third power-generating unit of Ekibastuz GRES -2 in a month and restore the first power-generating unit of Ekibastuz GRES -1.

The Prime Minister said KEGOC company should proceed this year with the construction of the Aktobe-Atyrau power line.