By adding wind power to the Ekibastuz power plants, billions of kilowatts of green energy will be added. Kazakhstan and China are joining forces to combat global warming through the promotion, development, and implementation of renewable energy and sustainable development projects. 

A total of four “green” power plants will be built in Kazakhstan as part of the partnership. The agreement provides for the construction of three wind power plants with a combined capacity of 1.5 GW and one solar power plant with a capacity of 0.3 GW. The projects will be implemented in the Karaganda, Turkestan, and Pavlodar regions. The project implementation agreement was signed on November 12, 2024, in Baku.

At the end of January of this year, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov met with Han Chunlin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan, according to the relevant ministry. The parties confirmed the strategic nature of the partnership, as the project’s transition to the active phase represents the practical implementation of intergovernmental agreements.

The key outcome of the negotiations was the signing of a package of documents between the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State Power Investment Corporation, and Pavlodar Green Energy LLP for the construction of a 1 GW wind power plant in the Pavlodar region.

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, Erlan Akkenzhenov emphasized the importance of the technological component of the partnership:

“The project will attract approximately $1.2 billion in direct investment into the region’s economy. Crucially, the new plant will be equipped with energy storage systems. This will smooth out natural fluctuations in renewable energy generation and ensure stable power delivery to the country’s unified power grid,” the minister emphasized.

The launch of the Ekibastuz wind farm will generate 3.4 billion kWh of electricity annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to two million tons, significantly strengthening Kazakhstan’s energy balance. This initiative, according to the industry ministry, clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of international partnerships and Kazakhstan’s readiness to implement advanced energy solutions.

As reported by the Telegram channel t.me/mazhilis_kz: “The Majilis ratified the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China on the implementation of renewable energy projects…

…More than 100 permanent and approximately 1,500 temporary jobs will be created, investments of over $2 billion will be attracted, and additional generation of over 5.7 billion kWh of green electricity will be ensured annually. Samruk-Energy, a joint-stock company, is acting as a co-investor on Kazakhstan’s part.

The implementation of these projects will ensure the achievement of indicative indicators for the share of renewable energy sources (including the target of 15% by 2030) and will be a significant contribution to achieving the goal of carbon neutrality of the Republic of Kazakhstan, enshrined in national strategic documents.”

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