In 2026, Kazakhstan will allocate 384 billion tenge for power plant repairs, a 9% increase from last year. The funds are raised through electricity tariffs and directed to plant owners, who independently identified the most vulnerable areas, reports the website infohub.kz.
Although less than half of the planned thermal power plant repairs have been completed, the government states that work is proceeding strictly on schedule. Five of the most problematic plants are under special scrutiny: the CHP plants in Semey, Uralsk, and Taraz, CHP-2 in Aktau, and GRES-1 in Temirtau. Equipment wear at these plants is expected to be reduced to 52%.
In total, repairs are planned for nine power units, 55 boilers, and 51 turbines in 2026. To date, repairs have been completed on two power units, with two more in progress. Of the 55 boilers, 13 have been repaired and 27 are undergoing repairs. Of the 51 turbines, eight have been repaired and work continues on 16. Some facilities have revealed hidden defects, but the schedule remains on track. Additionally, more than 500 units of auxiliary equipment are covered by ongoing repairs.