At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of the heating season was reviewed.

Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on the current situation in the energy sector. According to the Ministry of Energy, the heating season is proceeding routinely, and all consumers in the regions are fully provided with electric and thermal energy. This year, the repair of 9 power units, 50 boilers, and 51 turbines is planned at power plants. To date, repairs have been completed on 8 power units, 49 boilers, and 37 turbines. Works on electrical and thermal grids have been completed in full.

“In his Address to the People, the Head of State noted the importance of constructing and repairing energy facilities, engineering networks, and infrastructure. The modernization of housing and communal services facilities is a main component of this work,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

It was also noted that the President repeatedly emphasizes the need to construct new and modernize existing power plants and power transmission lines, as well as to develop "clean" coal generation and renewable energy. Significant funds are being directed toward the repair and modernization of energy facilities this year.

In addition, in the Address to the People, the Head of State outlined the need to train professional power engineers. Staff continuity, the development of practical competencies, and the formation of a sustainable industry talent pool must be ensured, especially given the development of nuclear energy. In this regard, the Ministries of Science and Higher Education, Education, and Energy, together with regional akimats, were instructed to draw up an action plan to address the shortage of specialists in the energy sector and housing and communal services in general.

Attention was paid to current issues regarding the autumn-winter period. To date, the heating season has started in all regions. During the summer period, a set of measures was carried out to repair equipment, thermal, and electrical grids. Heat was supplied according to schedules. At the same time, appeals from the public regarding the quality of heating or its cutoffs are being received, in particular, from residents of Aktau, Pavlodar, and Petropavl.

Olzhas Bektenov instructed regional akims to intensify the work of regional headquarters for the heating season and respond promptly to public appeals. It is also necessary to mobilize emergency crews and special equipment to operate in winter conditions. Regional akimats were instructed to keep the issue of supplying the population with coal at stable prices under constant control.

The Ministry of Energy and regional akimats were instructed to complete repairs at energy sources according to schedules, with the formation of the necessary equipment reserve. The Prime Minister instructed to ensure stable and high-quality heat supply to the population during the heating period, paying special attention to social facilities.

In general, the coordination of work is assigned to First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev.

#The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan #Energy #Government session #Heat supply

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