Integration of the Western Zone into Kazakhstan's Unified Power System

Project Name: Integration of the Western Zone into Kazakhstan's Unified Power System

Project Description: The project, led by KEGOC JSC, aims to integrate the isolated Western Power Zone with Kazakhstan's Unified Power System (UPS). This initiative involves constructing a 500 kV overhead transmission line (604 km) between Ulke and Karabatan, building a new 500 kV substation in Karabatan, and expanding existing switchyards. The project will enhance energy security, improve electricity reliability, and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid.

Start Date: November 2024

End Date: Estimated by 2028

Investment Volume (in thousands USD): Approximately 425,000 USD (€425 million)

Location: Western Kazakhstan (between Ulke and Karabatan)

Investor / Customer:

• Investor: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

• Customer: KEGOC JSC

Key People and Contact Details:

• Name: Saltanat Shunaeva

• Phone: +7 7172 69 02 84

• Email: shunaeva@kegoc.kz

• Website: www.kegoc.kz

General Contractor: To be determined (not disclosed yet).

Engineering Contractor: To be determined (not disclosed yet).

This project represents a critical step in modernizing Kazakhstan's electricity grid and ensuring a more stable and secure power supply for the western regions of the country.