Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, as part of a working visit to the Akmola Region, inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on strengthening energy security, increasing new generation capacities, and developing the region’s infrastructure. Particular attention was given to the implementation of a strategically important project in the city of Kokshetau to construct a combined heat and power plant (CHP).
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working visit to the city of Astana, reviewed the development of the capital’s energy infrastructure at CHPP-3 in line with the tasks set by the President at the expanded Government meeting on modernization and commissioning of new capacities.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given at the expanded session of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 10 of this year.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported on the work being carried out to develop the infrastructure of special economic zones and industrial zones, address energy shortages, develop industry, and attract investment.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on entrepreneurship development with representatives of the oil and gas and energy sectors, the mining and metallurgical industry, the agro-industrial complex, members of relevant associations, and experts from all regions at the platform of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken.
As part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivered on 28 January 2025 at an expanded meeting of the Government, comprehensive efforts are underway to ensure the systemic development of the electric power sector and transition to a new level of infrastructure reliability.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working trip to the Pavlodar Region, inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions on the Data Center Valley project based on the Ekibastuz energy hub.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working trip to the Pavlodar Region, inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions aimed at strengthening energy security, developing coal-fired generation, and commissioning new capacities to meet the growing needs of the economy and the population. Special attention was paid to the reliability of life-support facilities and the introduction of digital solutions in the energy and coal-mining sectors.
At the Government session, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported that, in fulfillment of the instruction of the Head of State announced at the 5th meeting of the National Kurultai on the need to develop and approve a National Project for the Development of Coal-Based Power Generation, the ministry has begun its development.
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar, during a working visit to the Pavlodar region, visited key energy, industrial, and social facilities of the region.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the development of the electric power sector.
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sungat Yesimkhanov reported at the Government session on the current state of the fuel and energy complex for January–November 2025.
At the Government session, Minister of Energy Yerlan Akenzhenov reported on the state of the oil refining and petrochemical industries. He presented information on current production indicators, the implementation of digital systems, and strategic development plans.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the development and digitalization of the geological sector were discussed. Reports were delivered by the leadership of the Ministries of Industry and Construction, Energy, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, as well as the National Geological Service.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Jimmy Samartzis, Chief Executive Officer of the American company LanzaJet, and Stéphane Tzion, Vice President for Commercial Affairs, to discuss the development of industrial and technological partnerships.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev reported on the ongoing work to digitalize the electric power industry at a Government session.
