BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 8. Eni is expanding
its clean energy initiatives in Kazakhstan, introducing
cutting-edge technologies to enhance sustainability, a source at
Eni told Trend.
“Eni operates in Kazakhstan’s renewable sector through Arm Wind,
our fully owned subsidiary, with a total installed capacity of 150
MW. Notable projects include the 48 MW Badamsha-1 wind farm, the 48
MW Badamsha-2 wind farm, and the 50 MW solar plant in Turkestan,”
the company elaborated.
The source continued, “In January 2024, we confirmed our
commitment to the innovative 250 MW Hybrid Renewables-Gas Project
in Zhanaozen. This project will combine solar and wind energy with
gas to stabilize electricity production, addressing the challenges
of integrating fluctuating renewables into the grid.”
“We are now in the construction phase of this project. This
project will bring great value to the Grid by producing stable and
balanced electricity, especially in consideration of the
fluctuating character of renewables’ power generation and the issue
of their integration into the grid. We believe that hybrid projects
like these could become key solutions for enhancing grid stability
and ensuring energy security in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian
countries,” the company added.
At the same time, Eni reiterated its openness to consider
cooperation opportunities in the renewables sector in Central Asia,
leveraging on the common aspects between the countries.
