By order of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, work continues in Kazakhstan on the systemic modernization of the fuel and energy complex. A reliable, self-sufficient, and modern energy system will become a solid foundation for the stable economic growth of the country and for improving the well-being of every citizen.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev.
At a press conference in the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev spoke about the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions, focusing on strategic initiatives for regional development, infrastructure modernization, water resources management, and enhancing the readiness of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (MES).
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev chaired a meeting of the Project Office for the implementation of the National Project for the Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors (MEKS). Reports were heard on regulatory activities, financing of the National Project, procurement procedures, support for domestic manufacturers, and digitalization.
As part of his working trip to the Ulytau Region, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov inspected the implementation of the President’s instructions regarding the modernization of energy and utility infrastructure.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov took part in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), held in the city of Khankendi, Azerbaijan.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting on the implementation of major energy and infocommunication projects as part of the President’s directives, including those issued during the extended Government session.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Dai Daoguo, Chairman of the Board of the Chinese company Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of green energy and waste management.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported that the volume of goods, works, and services procured by subsoil users in the energy sector totaled 1.1 trillion tenge in the first quarter of 2025, with in-country value reaching 680 billion tenge, accounting for 60.2% of the total.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the outcomes of the past heating season and the progress of preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period were reviewed.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting of the Energy Council dedicated to the development of renewable energy sources (RES). The meeting was attended by heads of government agencies, representatives of the energy sector, and energy experts.
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin made a working trip to Almaty region, where he met with agricultural producers of the region, visited scientific and innovative facilities located in a special economic zone, and familiarised himself with the work of the Institute of Nuclear Physics.
As part of the digital transformation of the gas industry, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Kanysh Tuleushin noted that the main work is to improve the efficiency and safety of gas production and supply processes, as well as to optimise data-driven management and decision-making.
The Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov considered the issue related to the development of the gas industry. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on production forecasts, infrastructure modernisation, social initiatives and digitalisation measures.
At the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov considered the issue of development and digitalisation of the gas industry. Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov made a report.
During his working trip to Pavlodar region Prime Minister checked the fulfilment of the President's instructions in the energy sector. In Ekibastuz Olzhas Bektenov got acquainted with the results of modernisation of the Power Plant-1, as well as the beginning of implementation of projects on reconstruction of the Power Plant-2 and construction of the Power Plant-3 on clean coal technology.
