During an official trip to Pavlodar region, First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev visited a number of major industrial and energy enterprises in Ekibastuz city.
In line with the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and under the close oversight of the Government, work is underway across the region to attract investment into major industrial enterprises, develop social infrastructure, and modernize municipal and utility infrastructure.
In particular, Nurlybek Nalibayev reviewed the operations of Bogatyr Komir LLP, the country's largest coal mining company. The company accounts for approximately 38% of Kazakhstan's total coal production. The combined annual production capacity of the Bogatyr and Severny open-pit mines is 42 million tons. The company employs more than 6,500 people, while the average monthly salary exceeds KZT 750,000. A comprehensive development plan through 2032 is envisaged, with total investment of KZT 360 billion.
The First Deputy Prime Minister also reviewed the operations of the Ekibastuz CHP Plant, which is being modernized by Energy Solutions Center LLP, and the progress of an investment project aimed at increasing generating capacity under the 70/30 Program. Nurlybek Nalibayev stressed the importance of completing all planned activities on schedule, upgrading equipment, and further improving the district heating system.
During the visit, the First Deputy Prime Minister also reviewed the operations of a company within the Railways Systems KZ Group. The company supplies the domestic market and exports its products to CIS and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states.
The First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to increase local content and expand the production of higher value-added products.
During the visit, the relevant ministries, Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy National Company JSC, development institutions and other relevant organizations were instructed to approve a long-term railway rolling stock production and supply plan through 2035, conclude long-term contracts with domestic manufacturers, and develop financing mechanisms for the acquisition of rolling stock and the construction of housing for the company's employees.
The First Deputy Prime Minister also reviewed ferroalloy production projects being implemented by Mineral Product International LLP, Kazferro Limited and EkibastuzFerroAlloys LLP. It was noted that these projects will significantly increase output in the metallurgical industry, create new jobs, and strengthen the country's export potential.
The visit also included a review of a project for the construction of new ferroalloy production facilities with a total investment exceeding KZT 330 billion. Once the facilities reach their design capacity, they will produce approximately 460,000 tons of ferroalloys annually. The projects are expected to create around 2,000 new jobs, with output destined for both the domestic market and export markets.
The First Deputy Prime Minister visited Ekibastuz SDPP-2 and reviewed projects demonstrating the region's energy potential. Nurlybek Nalibayev emphasized that ensuring energy security is one of the priorities of state policy. He instructed the relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely implementation of all projects, complete construction of the new energy facilities within the established timeframe, and commission the new generating capacity on schedule.
