Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announces 845 MW power capacity plan for 2027
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announces a plan to bring 845 MW of new power capacity online in 2027. The additions are projected to cover national electricity demand in the first quarter of 2027 and yield a surplus of about 1.3 billion kWh by year-end.
Key Facts
- The 2027 plan includes five gas turbine units at Zhambyl GRES totalling 210 MW, a 160 MW combined-cycle unit at MAEK, and a 70 MW combined-cycle unit at Kazakhmys Energy.
- Renewable projects under the 2027 plan total 570 MW, with solar plants in Almaty and Kyzylorda regions and wind farms in Aktobe, Kyzylorda, Turkestan, and Abai regions.
- Kazakhstan plans to commission about 2.6 GW of new capacity in 2026, including four gas plants, expansion of two existing plants, and 10 renewable energy facilities.
- On August 14, an accident at a large hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan disconnected two generators and separated southern Kazakhstan from the main grid, disrupting power, water, internet, and mobile service in Almaty and other regions.
The 2027 Capacity Plan
Kazakhstan plans to bring 845 MW of new power capacity online in 2027. The programme includes five gas turbine units at Zhambyl GRES totalling 210 MW and a 160 MW combined-cycle unit at MAEK. It also provides for a 70 MW combined-cycle unit at Kazakhmys Energy and five gas piston units at Baskuat Energoprom totalling 34.7 MW. Renewable projects add 570 MW, with solar plants in Almaty and Kyzylorda regions and wind farms in Aktobe, Kyzylorda, Turkestan, and Abai regions. The ministry expects the new capacity to cover national electricity demand in the first quarter of 2027 and yield a surplus of about 1.3 billion kWh by year-end.
2026 Commissioning Schedule
Kazakhstan also plans to bring about 2.6 GW of new capacity online in 2026. The schedule includes four gas-fired power plants and expansion of two existing plants. Ten renewable energy facilities are also planned to start.
August 14 Power Outage
On August 14, Almaty and several regions lost power after an accident at a large hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan. Two generators at the plant disconnected simultaneously, separating southern Kazakhstan from the main grid. In Almaty the outage affected metro service, traffic lights, water supply, internet, and mobile connectivity. Power was restored by evening.
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announces 845 MW power capacity plan for 2027
