Kazakhstan approves 700 MW coal plant in Kurchatov with 881 billion tenge investment
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Kazakhstan's government approved an investment agreement for a 700 MW coal-fired condensing power plant in Kurchatov, Abai region. The project, valued at 881 billion tenge, will create about 4,400 jobs and is scheduled for phased commissioning by 2032.
Key Facts
- The plant will have two 350 MW power units with phased commissioning until 2032.
- The project is valued at 881 billion tenge and will create about 4,400 jobs.
- After reaching full capacity, the station will generate up to 5 billion kWh of electricity per year.
- The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy and GRES Kurchatov LLP.
Project Approval
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed a decree approving the investment agreement between the Ministry of Energy and GRES Kurchatov LLP. The decision implements President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's instructions to develop coal generation. The plant will be built in Kurchatov, Abai region, with a total capacity of 700 MW.
Technical Specifications
The station will consist of two power units of 350 MW each, with phased commissioning planned until 2032. It will use modern steam-power equipment designed for elevated pressure and temperature parameters. The project includes 'clean coal' technologies, gas cleaning systems, emission filtration, and dust suppression. Equipment must comply with the Environmental Code and best available techniques requirements.
Economic Impact
The project is valued at 881 billion tenge and will create about 4,400 jobs. After reaching full capacity, the station will generate up to 5 billion kWh of electricity per year. The new plant will provide additional power for Kurchatov, which hosts the National Nuclear Center, the Nuclear Technology Park, research reactors, laboratories, and the Kazakh tokamak KTM.
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