Kazakhstan CHP plant starts commercial operation

The Kyzylorda combined heat and power plant in Kazakhstan has successfully started full commercial operation.

The milestone was announced by Doosan Škoda Power which contributed to the project by delivering a 95MW steam turbine (DST-S10), as well as the associated equipment, onsite support and technical consultancy.

The Kyzylorda plant, situated in Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda region, operates by means of a natural gas combined-cycle facility and has an output of approximately 264MW.

Doosan Škoda Power’s DST-S10 steam turbine operates as a back-pressure turbine with two steam extractions, which supply steam to two district heating water heaters at the plant.

The heat and power plant, built by AKSA Energy, is now officially part of the regional energy grid after successfully passing testing and regulatory approval.

The plant will not only boost the region’s energy security but will also support Kazakhstan's transition to cleaner energy sources.

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Algan Saracoglu of AKSA Energy hailed the project as a "significant achievement” for both Aksa Energy and the region.

Saracoglu said: “The commissioning of the plant marks a major milestone for the region, significantly strengthening the electricity supply of Kyzylorda and Southern Kazakhstan. Furthermore, the CHP facility will meet a considerable share of Kyzylorda’s district heating demand, enhancing energy reliability while supporting the region’s economic and social development."

Petr Flaška, Project Manager at Doosan Škoda Power, added: “Together with our partners, we have transformed a project with many challenges into a reliable part of the energy infrastructure that today contributes to greater reliability of energy supplies.”

This heat and power plant is the third major project for Doosan Škoda Power in Kazakhstan, following the Karabatan and Turkistan combined-cycle power plants.