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

Project Description

This large-scale infrastructure project is aimed at connecting Kazakhstan’s currently isolated Western Power Zone to its Unified Power System (UPS). It includes the construction of a 500 kV overhead transmission line (~604 km), the creation of a new substation at Karabatan, and the expansion of the Ulke substation. The integration is expected to enhance the security and reliability of electricity supply and facilitate the growth of renewable energy generation.

Current Status

In December 2024, KEGOC signed loan agreements with EBRD and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan. Contracts were awarded through public tenders in September 2024. Construction began in November 2024.

Start Date

November 2024

End Date

Estimated by 2028

Investment Volume

EUR 376.6 million

Location

Western Kazakhstan (Ulke – Karabatan corridor)

Involved Companies

1. KEGOC (Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company JSC)

  • Role: Project owner and coordinator

  • Description: National grid operator responsible for high-voltage electricity transmission and system reliability in Kazakhstan

Contact Information:

  • Address:59 Tauyelsizdik Ave., Nur-Sultan (Astana), Z00T2D0, Kazakhstan

  • Phone:+7 (7172) 69 38 24, +7 (7172) 69 02 43

  • Fax:+7 (7172) 21 11 08

  • Email:kegoc@kegoc.kz

  • Website:www.kegoc.kz

2. Contractor Consortium

KEGOC signed a turnkey contract with a consortium of three Kazakh companies:

EIS Corporation LLP

  • Role: Construction of transmission and telecom lines

  • Description: Established in 1999, EIS Corporation specializes in the construction and reconstruction of energy facilities of varying complexity.

Contact Information:

  • Address:Glinki Street, Abay Region, Kazakhstan

  • Phone:Information not available

  • Email:Information not available

  • Website:eis-corp.kz

Building and Construction LLP

  • Role: Technical inspection and testing

  • Description: Established in 2014, the company focuses on technical inspections and analyses in the construction sector.

Contact Information:

  • Address:Pavlodar Region, Pavlodar City Administration, Pavlodar City, 25 Lunacharsky Street

  • Phone:+7 (777) 867-70-73 +7; (718) 239-30-27; +7 (781) 239-30-27; +7 (778) 229-81-74;

  • Email:suleymenov1971@bk.ru

  • Website:Information not available

Scientific and Engineering Center “Energetika” LLP

  • Role: Design of transmission lines, substations, and renewable energy projects

  • Description: Founded in 2016, the center specializes in engineering and design services within the energy sector.

Contact Information:

3. Financial Institutions

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

  • Role: Loan financing

  • Description: An international financial institution supporting projects that bolster market economies.

Contact Information:

  • Astana Office:Talan Towers Offices BC, 16 Dostyk Street, 23rd Floor, Z05H9K3, Astana, Kazakhstan

    • Phone:+7 7172 554246

  • Almaty Office:41 Kazybek Bi Street, Park Palace Business Centre, 3rd Entrance, 3rd Floor, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan

    • Phone:+7 727 332 00 00

  • Website:www.ebrd.com

Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK)

  • Role: Credit line for project financing

  • Description: A state-owned bank providing medium and long-term financing for projects in the processing industry.

Contact Information:

  • Address:10 Kunayev Street, Yessil District, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan

  • Phone:+7 (7172) 79 26 53

  • Email:development@kdb.kz

  • Website:www.kdb.kz

4. Samruk-Kazyna JSC

  • Role: Oversight of contractor selection and procurement compliance

  • Description: Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Wealth Fund managing state-owned assets.

Contact Information:

  • Address:010000, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

  • Phone:Information not available

  • Email:DPRA@sk.kz

  • Website:www.sk.kz

Other Important Details

  • Environmental Category A project under EBRD rules

  • A full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was conducted, including public consultations

  • Supports national energy integration and renewable energy expansion

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