What is energy in Kazakhstan?

Energy in Kazakhstan describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Kazakhstan and the politics of Kazakhstan related to energy. Kazakhstan, which has oil, gas, coal and uranium reserves, is a net energy exporter and a leading energy producer in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Where does Kazakhstan export its oil?

Kazakhstan has successfully attracted major international investors to its oil and gas sector and is currently the largest oil producer in Central Asia. Around 80% of Kazakhstan’s oil is exported, with almost all of it passing through Russia via pipeline.

What does Kazakhstan rely on for electricity imports?

Kazakhstan’s system currently relies significantly on electricity imports from Russia to cover imbalances and maintain frequency stability. As Kazakhstan expands renewables, more investment will be needed in flexible capacity such as gas-fired and hydro power plants to accommodate the variability of solar and wind output, the report says.

How much electricity does Kazakhstan generate?

Kazakhstan generates more than 70% of its electricity from its abundant resources of coal but aims for other sources to supply half its power by 2050.

What is the energy transition in Kazakhstan?

To date, the energy transition in Kazakhstan has almost exclusively focused on electricity generation, consisting mainly of the deployment of new solar and wind facilities. By contrast, there is almost no heat production from renewable energy sources, aside from traditional biomass such as fire-wood. The biogas sector remains very underdeveloped.

How many power plants are there in Kazakhstan?

Up to the present moment, the country has 72 active renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 634 MW – 200.25 MW hydroelectric power plants, 249 MW solar power stations, 183.25 MW wind power stations and 1.65 MW biogas facility. Overall, power plants of Kazakhstan in January 2019 produced 9 944.4 million kWh of electricity.