SPIC and Kazakhstan to build 1 GW wind farm near Ekibastuz by 2029

September 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM1 min

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Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry and China's State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) agreed to build a 1 GW wind farm with a 300 MW/600 MWh storage system near Ekibastuz. The project, developed with Pavlodar Green Energy, will receive $1.2 billion in direct foreign investment and is scheduled for commissioning in 2029.

Key Facts

The wind farm will have a capacity of 1 GW and is scheduled for commissioning in 2029.
SPIC and Pavlodar Green Energy will invest $1.2 billion in the project.
The project includes a 300 MW/600 MWh energy storage system.
The wind farm is expected to generate about 3.4 billion kWh of electricity per year.
The project area affects the villages of Shiderty, Shikildak, Bayet, and Koyandy in Pavlodar Region.

Project Details

The wind farm will be built in the Ekibastuz district of Pavlodar Region by SPIC and Pavlodar Green Energy. The investment agreement was approved by a Kazakh government decree on January 28, 2026. The project includes grid connection facilities in addition to the wind farm and storage system. The storage system is designed to smooth fluctuations in wind generation and improve grid stability.

Environmental and Community Impact

Public hearings on the wind farm construction were held in 2026. The project area includes lands of Ekibastuz and the villages of Shiderty, Shikildak, Bayet, and Koyandy. The wind farm will add 1 GW of renewable generation capacity to Pavlodar Region.

Bilateral Energy Cooperation

During the meeting, the Energy Ministry and SPIC discussed prospects for further energy cooperation and possible new joint projects. The parties confirmed their interest in continuing cooperation on investment initiatives in Kazakhstan's energy sector. Kazakhstan plans to commission 10 new renewable energy facilities in 2026, including four wind farms, five solar plants, and one hydroelectric plant.