National Project: "Modernization of the Energy and Utility Sectors"
Implementation Period: 2025–2029
Total Funding Volume: 13,588 billion KZT
Slide Author: Askhat Zhapsarbay
📌 Project Goal
To ensure reliable, high-quality, and energy-efficient utility services in Kazakhstan through deep infrastructure modernization, digitalization, and the investment transformation of the sector.
🔧 Key Measures
- Infrastructure Renovation: Reconstruction and upgrading of 86,000 km of utility networks.
- Monopoly Modernization: Modernization of 200 Natural Monopoly Entities (NMEs).
- Power & Heat Generation: Construction and renovation of 30 CHP (Combined Heat and Power) plants, adding 7,309 MW of new capacity.
- Heating Networks: Replacement of 1,622 km of heating networks.
- Wastewater Treatment: Construction of 45 new WWTPs (Wastewater Treatment Plants).
- Digitalization: Implementation of digital solutions including Smart Grid, Smart Water, and Smart Metering.
💰 Financing Breakdown
- State Budget: 1,480 billion KZT
- Private Investments: 13,588 billion KZT
- Other Sources: International financial institutions, interest rate subsidies
✅ Expected Outcomes
- Reduction of utility infrastructure wear and tear down to 40%.
- Growth of investments in the housing and public utilities sector.
- Improved quality and accessibility of public utility services.
- Enhancement of the overall environmental situation.
- Automation and increased transparency in tariff regulation.
- Boosted energy efficiency and digital transformation across the sector.
⚠️ Key Challenges
- Timeline Feasibility: Balancing realistic deadlines against a high level of existing infrastructure wear and tear.
- Tariff Risks: Potential rise in utility tariffs associated with attracting private investment.
- Financial Control: The need for transparent oversight and monitoring of funds.
- Digital Readiness: Ensuring digital infrastructure is prepared for large-scale integration.
🔎 Proposed Solutions
- Oversight: Establishment of an independent supervisory body.
- Transparency: Implementation of a transparent expenditure monitoring system.
- Agility: Flexibility in project deadlines and implementation phases.
- Consumer Protection: Social guarantees to shield consumers from sharp tariff increases.
