Kazakhstan to build Alatau City for 3 million by 2050
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Kazakhstan plans to build Alatau City, a new metropolis in Almaty Region, to house 3 million residents by 2050. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev announced the project will require over 2,000 MW of electricity, comparable to current Almaty consumption. Initial power demand of 50-100 MW is expected within three years.
Project Scope
Alatau City is planned as a new metropolis in Almaty Region, targeting 3 million residents by 2050. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev outlined the project at a government briefing. The city's electricity demand will reach over 2,000 MW, matching current Almaty consumption.
Power Demand Timeline
Initial power load of 50-100 MW is expected within three years, rising to 500-1,000 MW in the medium term. Bozumbayev noted the projected load of about 2,000 MW. The government has not specified generation sources or grid upgrades.
Russian Media Criticism
Russian media outlets have characterized the Alatau project as 'unnecessary' and 'doomed to fail,' according to the Politoday channel. The criticism is seen as a reaction to the city's potential to reduce Kazakhstan's economic dependence on Russia.
What's Next
The government is expected to release a detailed feasibility study within six months. It remains unclear how Kazakhstan will finance the project and secure the required energy capacity.
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Kazakhstan to build Alatau City for 3 million by 2050
