KEGOC: North–South Power Transmission

Summary

The project covers construction of 270-kilometer YukGres-Shu first section of the new North-South 500-kilovolt electricity transmission line.

Expected Outcome

The project will promote competition and trade both on national and regional levels by facilitating a low-cost producer in North Kazakhstan to supply South Kazakhstan and the Central Asia integrated system, and to meet winter electricity supply shortages in Uzbekistan.

Expected Outputs

First section of the North-South transmission line constructed.

Project Types

Loan

Funding

Funding AgencyAmount (USD millions)Notes
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 60
Government of Kazakhstan 21.2
Total 81.2
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