The energy enterprises within Almaty energy complex of “Samruk-Energy” JSC are currently engaged in planned activities to prepare for the upcoming autumn-winter heating period of 2023-2024.
Today, representatives from the Department of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the city of Almaty visited one of the energy facilities of "Almaty Power Plants" JSC (APP) – Almaty CHP-2. Their purpose was to observe the progress of repair work being carried out at the station.
“APP” JSC contributes to Almaty's power needs by supplying 51.4% of its electricity and 70% of its heat within the district heating zone. The electric capacity of the facilities is 1,235.7 MW, with a thermal capacity of 4,049 Gcal. These production capabilities enable the annual generation of over 5 billion kWh of electricity and more than 5.3 million Gcal of heat.
Almaty CHP-2, named after A. Zhakutov, stands as Kazakhstan's largest thermal power plant in terms of the combined production of electricity and heat. Its installed electric capacity is 510 MW, complemented by a thermal capacity of 1411 Gcal/h. A network of long technological pipelines connects it to other energy sources of APP company, including CHP-1 and the Western Thermal Complex (WTC). These three energy sources, CHP-1, CHP-2 and WTC, working in tandem, ensure the reliable provision of heat to consumers in Almaty city while maintaining a balancing effect.
During the visit, the Department was briefed on the preparations for the impending heating period, along with the progress made in implementing the investment program for regulated services. APP specialists highlighted that, in anticipation of the 2023-2024 heating season, a schedule for repairing the main equipment was developed, approved, and coordinated with the national dispatch center of the system operator “KEGOC” JSC. As part of this repair campaign, plans are in place to address 70 units of essential equipment (including boilers, turbines, and hydro units) as well as two heating mains of CHP-2-WTC. Currently, 48 units, accounting for 68% of the total, have undergone repair.
Significant focus was directed towards the execution of “Almaty Power Plants” JSC's investment program for regulated services. The commitments pertaining to the investment program for thermal energy production services from 2022 to 2026 are subject to adjustments. These adjustments have been approved through a collaborative order issued by the Departments of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the city of Almaty, Almaty region, and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These adjustments are geared towards the capital construction, overhaul, and diagnostics of production facilities.