Project "Restoration of power unit No. 1 with the installation of new electrostatic precipitators"
The project is aimed at the construction of a power unit with an installed capacity of 500 MW with the installation of new electrostatic precipitators, which will increase the installed capacity of SDPP-1 to 4,000 MW.
2021 results:
An investment agreement No. 12 for establishing an individual tariff for capacity was signed with the RK ME in February. The tariff is set at 1,199 mln tenge/ (MW*month).
The delivery of the boiler unit, turbine unit, generator, electrostatic precipitators was completed. The volume of equipment supply is estimated at 51%.
Construction and installation works are underway.
The planned commissioning date – December 2023.
Project "Expansion and reconstruction of the Ekibastuz SDPP-2 with installation of a power unit No. 3"
The project involves improving the reliability of energy supply to industry, the household sector and the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, increasing the export potential, increasing the energy security and energy independence of the country.
2021 results:
The design and estimate documentation under stage “P” has been adjusted.
On November 25, 2021, the adjusted design and estimate documentation was uploaded on the State Expertise portal, taking into account the comments. It is expected to receive a positive conclusion from Gosexpertiza by the end of 2021.
Project “Transition to continuous and cyclical technology of extraction, transportation, blending and loading of coal in the Bogatyr open-pit mine”
The project involves a phased transition of the Bogatyr open pit mine to continuous flow process technology for delivering coal by conveyor transport to near-surface blending warehouses, followed by its loading at surface loading facilities. This will increase the output of the enterprise. Replace obsolete fixed assets involved in shipment, crushing and transportation of coal.
2021 results:
ThyssenKrupp has 100% completed the equipment supply, construction and commissioning of electrical equipment is currently underway (Staker, Crushing Transfer Stations, Lifting Belt Conveyor, Drum Reclaimer).
Installation of metal structures, pre-assembly of all equipment carried out 90%.
Concrete, foundation work readiness is – 90%.
Project "Construction of 50 MW wind power plant in the vicinity of Ereymentau city"
The project provides for the construction of a wind power plant in the vicinity of Ereymentau city with a capacity of 50 MW. The Project implementation will additionally produce more than 215 mln kWh of electricity annually. The project’s aim is to use renewable energy sources to reduce the use of hydrocarbon energy resources when producing electricity.
The project’s construction and installation works have commenced in 2020.
Results for 2021:
The works on construction of access and on-site roads, setting up of installation sites for wind turbines (wind turbine foundations), reorganization of existing power lines and laying of 35 kV cable lines, as well as construction of 220/35 kV substation are underway.
It is planned to complete the construction of 50 MW wind power plant in the vicinity of Ereymentau city. The implementation of the project will additionally produce more than 215 mln kWh of electricity annually.
Project "Construction of 60 MW wind power plant in Shelek corridor including a possible increase in capacity up to 300 MW"
The project involves the construction of a 60 MW wind power plant in Shelek corridor of Almaty region, Enbekshikazakh district including a possible expansion of capacity up to 300 MW. The project implementation will allow producing additional 225.7 mln kWh of electricity per year. The project aims to use renewable energy sources to reduce the level of use of hydrocarbon energy resources in electricity production.
The project’s design and estimate documentation was developed in 2019 the equipment delivery is underway.
Results for 2021:
It is planned to complete the work on the project "Construction of 60 MW WPP in the Shelek corridor with a possible increase in capacity up to 300 MW." The implementation of the project will additionally produce more than 225.7 mln kWh of electricity annually.
Project "Expansion of Almaty CHP-1 with the construction of 200-250 MW CCGT unit"
The project involves expansion of Almaty CHP-1 with the construction of 200-250 MW CCGT unit to ensure the reliability of heat and electricity supply to Almaty city.
Results for 2021:
“KazNIPIEnergoprom” JSC is working on the development of a feasibility study for ACHP-1 Project.
Project "Modernization of Almaty CHP-2 including reduction of environmental footprint"
The project involves reduction of the negative environmental impact of the plant on the environmental situation in Almaty city by transfer the station to firing natural gas.
Results for 2021:
A positive conclusion for the feasibility study (FS) was received from RSE "Gosexpertiza" on December 30, 2021. Currently, internal corporate procedures to agree the results of the feasibility study for ACHP-2 Project are underway.
"Samruk-Energy" JSC conducts negotiations and carries out preparatory activities for arranging of financing. As of today, arranging of financing with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (hereinafter – the EBRD) is considered in detail.
Project "Reconstruction of Almaty CHP-3 based on CCGT unit with an increase in the plant’s capacity up to 450 MW"
The project involves the reconstruction of the Almaty CHPP-3 with the construction of a CCGT unit with a capacity of up to 450 MW to partially cover the shortage of maneuvering capacities in the southern zone of Kazakhstan.
Results for 2021:
On September 3, 2021, “APP” JSC signed an agreement for development of a feasibility study for the project with “KazNIPIEnergoprom” JSC.
A feasibility study is under development. The project’s FS considers the use of GTP + RB and / or 450 MW CCGT including the ability to operate in a maneuverable mode.
To ensure the completion of the construction of the new station at the ACHP-3 site, in December 2024, “APP” JSC plans to conclude an EPC contract through an open international two-stage tender by holding a reversed auction.
Project “Construction of counterregulating Kerbulak HPP on the Ili river”
The project involves creation of a reservoir-counter-regulator in the downstream of the Kapshagay HPP to equalize uneven weekly-daily releases of the Kapshagay HPP and transfer of Kapshagay HPP to the mode of covering peak loads using all available capacity in Almaty energy system and in South energy zone of Kazakhstan, which experience shortage in capacity and energy as well as improvement of environmental situation in the lower reaches of the Ili River by applying a uniform regime of daily releases from the reservoir-counter-regulator.
2021 results:
As part of the practical implementation of the project, registration of land plots for construction of Kerbulak HPP was carried out.
New investment projects
Project "Reconstruction of cable grids in Almaty city"
The project involves a positive effect for the economy and the country:
- Increase in transmission capacity by 30% in Almaty c.;
- Reduction of accident rate in distribution grids of “AZhC” JSC.
This project was approved by Decree of the Republic of Kazakhstan President No. 670 dated October 7, 2021 “National project “Sustainable economic growth aimed at improving the welfare of Kazakhstani people” (Item 7).
The approval to commence the project was obtained from “Samruk-Energy” JSC on December 30, 2021.
Documents were submitted to “Samruk-Energy” JSC.
Project "Reconstruction and modernization of the Cascade of HPPs”
The project involves an increase in installed capacity by 7.5 MW, an increase in electricity generation by 41.7 mln kWh every year, ensuring the reliability and safety of operation of the Cascade of HPPs, as a result of an increase in electricity generation by the Cascade of HPPs, a reduction in firing of energy resources (coal, gas, etc.) by thermal power plants, providing Almaty city and Almaty region consumers with a reliable and trouble free supply of electricity in accordance with load schedules.
On November 12, 2021, “APP” JSC Board of Directors decided to approve the development of a feasibility study as part of the pre-investment stage of the investment Project.
Project "Construction of a combined wind farm, hydropower plant with a capacity of 310 MW in Almaty region"
The project involves the production of over 1,227 mln kWh of electricity annually using renewable energy sources. Partial coverage of the electricitys shortage, receipt of taxes and other contributions to the budget of Almaty region, mitigation of climate change effects through the transition to "Green Energy".
The pre-investment stage of the project was approved on December 30, 2021 by “Samruk-Energy” JSC IIC.
