Masdar delays 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan due to Iran conflict
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Qazaq Wind Power, operating on behalf of UAE's Masdar, notified Kazakhstan's electricity settlement center that power supply from a 1 GW wind farm in Zhambyl region will be delayed by 90 days. The delay is attributed to force majeure related to the conflict between Israel/US and Iran. The project, worth about $1.4 billion, aims to cover energy deficits in southern Kazakhstan.
Force Majeure Notice
On March 13, 2026, the Settlement and Financial Center for Renewable Energy Support received a notice from Qazaq Wind Power citing force majeure due to the Middle East conflict involving Iran, Israel, the US, and the UAE. The notice stated that the conflict has hindered the execution of obligations under the power purchase agreement signed on December 6, 2024, and the investment agreement with the Kazakh government. As a result, the effective date of the PPA has been extended by 90 days.
Project Details
Masdar began construction of the 1 GW wind farm in Zhambyl region on June 29, 2025. The project includes a 300 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system and will feature over 100 wind turbines on 440 hectares. It is expected to generate about 3.4 billion kWh annually, powering 880,000 households and reducing CO2 emissions by 2.5 million tons per year.
Ownership Structure
Masdar holds a 40% stake in the project, W Solar also 40%, Kazakh Qazaq Green Power (part of Samruk-Kazyna) 18%, and the Kazakh Investment Development Fund KIDF 2%. The project is part of Kazakhstan's renewable energy targets: 15% by 2030 and 50% by 2050, up from 7% in 2025.
What's Next
The delayed wind farm is now expected to begin operations 90 days later than originally planned. It remains unclear whether further delays could occur if the regional conflict persists.
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Masdar delays 1 GW wind farm in Kazakhstan due to Iran conflict
