Ekibastuz GRES-3

Project Description:

Ekibastuz GRES-3 is a planned coal-fired thermal power plant with a projected capacity of 1,200 MW. The project is designed to meet Kazakhstan's increasing demand for electricity. It will utilize equipment originally procured for Ekibastuz GRES-2 and implement advanced technologies to reduce atmospheric emissions. The plant will be built within the existing Ekibastuz energy hub, leveraging infrastructure from GRES-1 and GRES-2.

Current Status:

Thus, in 2025, the Ekibastuz GRES-3 project is at the preparation stage, with construction scheduled to commence in 2027 and commissioning in 2029 or 2030.

Start Date: 2025

End Date: 2029-2030

Investment Volume (in mln USD):

Approximately $1,440–1,560 million

Location:

Ekibastuz, Pavlodar Region, Republic of Kazakhstan

Involved Companies:

Samruk-Energy JSC

• Role: Project Owner and Developer

• Address: 010000, Astana c., 15A, Kabanbay batyr ave., Block B, "Q" business center

• Phone: + 7 (7172) 55-30-62

• For documentation support inquiries

• + 7 (7172) 55-31-28

• +7 (7172) 55-30-21

• Email: info@samruk-energy.kz

• Web: https://www.samruk-energy.kz/en/

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Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

• Role: Government Regulator and Strategic Facilitator

• Address: Republic of Kazakhstan 010000, Astana city, Kabanbay batyr av. 19, Block A

• Phone: + 7 (7172) 78-69-81/ 78-69-71/78-69-43

• Email: kence2@energo.gov.kz

• Web: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo?lang=en

• WhatsApp: +7 (708) 812-02-31

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KEGOC JSC (Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company)

• Role: National Grid Operator, integration of GRES-3

• Address: Z00T2D0, Astana, Almaty district, 59 Tauelsizdik Ave

• Phone: 8 (7172) 69-38-24 / 8 (7172) 69-05-68 / 8 (7172) 69-02-43

• TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8 (800) 080-47-47

• WhatsApp: 8-771-191-88-16

• Email: mail@sk-hotline.kz

• Email: kegoc@kegoc.kz 

• Web: https://www.kegoc.kz/en/

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Key People and Contact Details:

Samruk-Energy JSC

• Name: Anastassiya Dashevskaya

• Position: Sustainability Senior Manager

• Email: a.atyaksheva@samruk-energy.kz

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• Name: Yerzhan Dyussenov

• Position: Department Director

• Email: y.dyussenov@samruk-energy.kz

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Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

• Name: Yerzhan Koshkarov

• Position: Deputy Director of Gas Industry Department

• Email: yerzhan86@gmail.com

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KEGOC JSC

• Name: Elvira Konakhbayeva

• Position: Managing Director

• Email: e.konakhbayeva@sk.kz

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• Name: Жумаш Тулегенұлы

• Position: Head of Production and Technical Service

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Other Important Details:

• The project is part of Kazakhstan's strategy to modernize its power sector and reduce electricity shortages.

• The use of existing equipment from China is expected to optimize costs and expedite the construction process.

Sources:

gem.wiki

inform.kz

salem.su

pavon.kz

kz.kursiv.media

Photo Sources: https://liter.kz