Integration of the Western Zone into Kazakhstan's Unified Power System (Updated)
PROJECT ID
140520259
SECTOR
Energy & Power Generation
PROJECT PHASE
Procurement & Construction
LOCATION
West Kazakhstan Region, Казахстан
START DATE
11/1/2024
END DATE
12/31/2028
INVESTMENT VALUE
$ 376 M
Active
Verified
Last Updated: 6 July 2026
Publication: 18 December 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project comprises the construction of a new 500 kV overhead transmission line approximately 604.3 km in length between the Karabatan switching point and the Ulke substation to interconnect the currently isolated Western Zone with the main Unified Power System (UPS) of Kazakhstan. It also includes the reconstruction and expansion of the Ulke 500 kV substation and the construction of a 500 kV outdoor switchyard at Karabatan. The initiative is designed to enhance energy security, reliability of power supply, and the ability to utilize maneuverable generation capacity in the western region to balance electricity and capacity imbalances natio... Read more
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Other important details
The line will traverse Atyrau and Aktobe regions, serving strategic grid reinforcement objectives and enabling better integration of future renewable generation
Environmental Category A project under EBRD rules
A full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was conducted, including public consultations
Supports national energy integration and renewable energy expansion
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