ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 30. Kazakhstan has
announced new combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) projects across
regions in 2026, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Energy of
Kazakhstan.
The plan encompasses the initiation of CCGT facilities in
Kyzylorda (240 MW) and Turkestan (1,000 MW), an increase in
capacity in Atyrau and Tekeli, along with the upgrading of Almaty’s
CHP-2 and CHP-3, resulting in a total CCGT capacity surpassing
1,100 MW.
The ministry noted that particular focus is placed on the Almaty
energy hub, where the project has entered a decisive phase. Piling
works at the Almaty CHP-2 site are nearing completion, with final
activities underway at auxiliary facilities, including foundations
for autotransformers.
Construction efforts are currently concentrated on the main
power unit, including the assembly of the structural framework and
foundation works.
According to the statement, significant progress has been
achieved under the first commissioning phase, with all key
equipment delivered and installed. Hydraulic tests of four hot
water boilers and three steam boilers have been successfully
completed. The launch of this stage is scheduled immediately after
the end of the heating season.
At the same time, under the second phase of the project (CCGT
unit), the gas turbine and generator have already been installed on
the foundation. Installation of steel structures, a heat recovery
steam generator, and bypass stacks is ongoing, with commissioning
of this stage expected in September 2026.
The project is expected to ensure reliable energy supply for the
region while significantly reducing environmental impact in
Almaty.
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