New power transmission lines have
been launched in the Atyrau region to enhance the power grid of the western
zone. Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov participated in the official
connection ceremony via teleconference. It bears noting that a Kazakh company
constructed five 220-kilovolt lines along the West Kazakhstan Power Hub –
Atyrau – Mangystau route, covering a total length of 780 kilometers, with the
aim of increasing the network's capacity and enhancing the reliability of
energy supply to consumers. Overall, more than 4,000 transmission towers were
installed, several substations were expanded, and a new distribution substation
was commissioned. Kazakhstan’s share in the construction works reached around
70 percent. Smailov emphasized that this strategic project holds significant
importance for ensuring energy security and fostering economic development in
the entire Western region. Additionally, the reinforcement of the network will
serve as the foundation for its future integration into the Single electric
power system of Kazakhstan.
“It will double the capacity of
electrical networks and significantly reduce the number of consumer outages in western
Kazakhstan, including during emergency situations at the Mangystau Nuclear
Power Plant,” Smailov said.
“The controlled shunt reactors
installed at the Inder substation constitute a unique system that stabilizes
voltage, reduces losses, and enhances the reliability of extensive transmission
lines and distribution networks. The implementation of this project will lead
to a significant increase in the power capacity of the electrical grid. It will
grow from 100 megawatt to 200 megawatt in the Atyrau power center in western
Kazakhstan, and from 50 megawatt to 200 megawatt on the Atyrau-Mangystau
section. The local content share in implementing this project exceeded 68
percent,” said Nabi Aitzhanov, Chairman of KEGOC’s Management Board.
