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Kazakhstan Plans AI-Driven Energy Expansion by 2029

10/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kazakhstan aims to meet growing electricity demand by 2029 and achieve a surplus for export potential.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov says the Acceleration Group will integrate artificial intelligence into the energy sector.
Auctions to build combined-cycle gas turbine plants in Astana and Shymkent were announced, following eight projects totaling 2.5 GW.
The Ministry is focused on strengthening energy security and expanding capacities through digital solutions.

History

Historical Context

Kazakhstan's Energy Strategy, launched in 2010, aimed to boost energy capacity by 50% by 2020, with over $20 billion in investments. This initiative followed the 1997 Kazakhstan 2030 Strategy, which emphasized economic diversification and foreign investment. Today, Kazakhstan's focus on integrating artificial intelligence into energy production reflects its ongoing commitment to modernizing infrastructure and enhancing energy security amid rising demand.

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Story summary

Kazakhstan aims to meet growing electricity demand by 2029 and achieve a surplus for export potential.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov says the Acceleration Group will integrate artificial intelligence into the energy sector.
Auctions to build combined-cycle gas turbine plants in Astana and Shymkent were announced, following eight projects totaling 2.5 GW.
The Ministry is focused on strengthening energy security and expanding capacities through digital solutions.

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