Issues of improving the stability of electricity supply in the Western region, in particular, Mangystau region, were considered at the meeting in the Government under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

The participants were presented a report on the progress of repair work at the Mangystau Atomic Energy Combine (MAEC) and measures taken to stabilize the power supply of Mangystau region as a whole.

Thus, as part of the implementation of operational measures, it is planned to complete a project to strengthen the Western power zone by constructing new power grid facilities. This will minimize the cases of consumer restrictions, as even in case of shutdown of MAEC power units the shortage of electricity will be covered by the transit "Uralsk-Atyrau-Mangystau".

At the same time, taking into account the projected growth of electricity consumption in the Mangystau region, a number of long-term measures have been developed. Among them is the unification of the Western energy system with the Unified Energy System of Kazakhstan through the construction of a 500kV transmission line, as well as the launch of new generation projects in the Western zone. We are talking about both gas-fired plants of basic and maneuverable generation, and the construction of hybrid plants based on renewable energy sources. In parallel, the existing plants in the region will be modernized.

The Prime Minister demanded to accelerate the implementation of necessary projects in the energy sector for Mangystau region and target the next 2024-2026 as a target date, not 2027-2028, as previously planned. 

Alikhan Smailov also stressed the need to complete the work on stabilization of electricity supply in the region by the end of the year to prevent fanning of consumers.

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