GE’s Gas Turbines to Power the First Combined Heat and Power Plant in Kazakhstan

GE and Aksa Energy announced the signature of the contract for the supply of two highly-efficient GE 6F.03 gas turbines to power Aksa Energy’s new combined heat and power plant in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan.

In addition, GE will provide maintenance services to help ensure long-term availability and reliable operation for the equipment.

Kazakhstan is making progress to improve grid stability and is committed to modernize its power infrastructure as part of Kazakhstan’s announced long-term objective to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. 

The country’s ageing power infrastructure has been operating for an average of 40 years, and it is heavily reliant on coal-fired power generation.

The new combined heat and power plant in the Kyzylorda region will help address the growing demand for reliable and flexible power, while balancing renewable energy and supporting coal phase out.

“We believe in the bright future of Kazakhstan, the rising star of the Central Asia. Aksa Energy is dedicated to support Kazakhstan’s energy transition through transforming its coal baseload to lower carbon footprint technologies in line with the country’s net-zero agenda.” said Korkut Ozturkmen, Aksa Energy Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee. Ozturkmen also stated that Aksa Energy’s 240 MW Kyzylorda heat and power plant project is a concrete example of this intention.

“GE is proud to collaborate with Aksa Energy on key infrastructure projects. We value their trust in our ability to deliver our advanced technologies for the first CHP project in Kazakhstan,” said Brice Raisin, Commercial Leader, GE Gas Power in EMEA, Europe. “We believe that Aksa Energy’s global expertise in power plant commissioning and operation complemented by GE’s gas turbine technology will help meaningfully increase energy reliability and reduce emissions in the Kyzylorda region. Transitioning baseload generation fuel from carbon-intensive coal to a more efficient natural gas will help ensure grid stability as well as a better future for the people in Kazakhstan.”