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Modernization of Almaty CHP-2

Updated: Apr 13

Project Description: This project aims to modernize Almaty CHP-2 by transitioning from coal to natural gas as the primary fuel, significantly reducing harmful emissions and enhancing air quality in Almaty. The plan includes constructing a new gas turbine-based power station with a capacity of up to 600 MW.

Current Status: As of April 2025, the project is under active construction.

Start Date: 2022

End Date: September 2026

Investment Volume: Approximately 388.9 billion tenge (approximately $900 million)

Involved Companies:

Almaty Electric Power Plants JSC

  • Role: Project owner and operator of Almaty CHP-2.

  • Address: 050002, Almaty, Dostyk Ave., 7

  • Phone: +7 (727) 254 03 31, +7 (727) 254 03 36

  • Fax: +7 (727) 250 79 74

  • Email: kancel@ales.kz

  • Website: www.ales.kz

Samruk-Energy JSC

  • Role: Parent company overseeing the project.

  • Address: Kabanbay Batyr Avenue 15A, Block B, Business Center “Q”, Nur-Sultan, 010000, Kazakhstan.

  • For documentation support inquiries:

  • Procurement Department:

    • Phone: +7 (7172) 69-24-23

  • Website: www.samruk-energy.kz

Dongfang Electric International Corporation

  • Role: EPC contractor responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction services.

  • Address: 18 Xixin Avenue, High-tech Zone West Park, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan, China

  • Phone: +86-28-87898609, +86-28-87019555

  • Email: email@dongfang.com.cn

  • Website: www.dongfang.com.cn

Powerchina Sepco1 Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd (is a subsidiary of Powerchina Hebei Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd.)

  • EPC contractor specializing in power plant construction.

  • Address: No. 7000, Jingshi East Road, HanYu JinGu A2-6, High-Tech Zone, Jinan, Shandong, China

  • Phone: +86-531-66227999

  • Fax: +86-531-66227777

  • Email: office@sepco1.com

  • Website: www.sepco1.com

Powerchina Hebei Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd

  • Role: EPC contractor providing engineering services.

  • Address: No.6 Jianhua North Street, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

  • Phone: +86-311-89882222, +86-311-89882345

  • Fax: +86-311-89882040

  • Website: en.hbed.com.cn

Other Important Details:

  • Environmental Impact: The project is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 3 million tons annually, a 56% decrease, and eliminate particulate matter and NOx emissions.

  • Construction Progress: As of August 2024, construction was ongoing with slight delays; however, contractors assured that the project would meet the deadline by the end of 2026. Turbines had already been manufactured in the United States, and boilers in Germany, with testing of the turbines underway.

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