Kazakh government discusses heating season preparations

Kazakh government discusses heating season preparations

In Kazakhstan, plans are underway to conduct major repairs on 10 power units, 55 boilers, and 45 turbines at power plants this year, in preparation for the upcoming heating season. Overall, reconstruction and modernization efforts will cover nearly 21,000 kilometers of power networks and 423 high-voltage substations. Repairs to heating networks will involve 541 kilometers of utilities. The Kazakh government discussed the readiness of infrastructure for the autumn-winter season. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov gave specific instructions to the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Industry and Construction to enhance oversight of the timeliness and quality of the repair campaign for heat sources and networks. All engineering infrastructure in the central, northern, and eastern regions must be prepared by mid-September, and in other areas by October 15th.

«For successful preparation for the upcoming autumn-winter period of 2024-2025, it is essential to ensure that repair works are carried out fully and on schedule, without reducing the planned scope of repairs, including those for buildings and structures. Additionally, a required reserve of fuel and spare parts must be established at energy sources. The Ministry of Energy, together with central and local executive bodies, will continue monitoring the progress of preparations for the heating season in the regions,» said Kazakh Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev.