A new hot-water boiler at Almaty CHPP-2 has started supplying the first heat to city residents' homes. The new facility runs on natural gas instead of coal, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the ministry, the launch of the boiler marked an important stage in the large-scale modernization of the plant and its transition from coal to natural gas. The new facility provides heat and hot water supply to Almaty. Its commissioning ensures heat supply to consumers and the necessary reserve of thermal capacity.
The next step will be the launch of the power equipment of the combined-cycle gas plant (PGU), intended for the production of electrical energy. The modernization of the plant will make it possible to abandon the use of coal, increase the efficiency of energy and heat production, and also reduce the environmental burden on Almaty.
Recall that on October 9, the connection of residential buildings to central heating began in Almaty. Almaty Heat Networks LLP also fully completed preparations for the winter period. An emergency stock of materials and equipment has been formed to respond quickly to possible malfunctions. During the 2026–2027 heating season, 16 emergency and repair crews, 220 specialists and 56 units of equipment will be on duty.
Later, Almaty heat networks reminded Almaty residents what to do if, at the start of the heating season, the radiators in their apartments remained cold. Kazakhstanis were offered to follow a special scheme: release air from the heating system, adjust the operation of the heat point, and ensure uniform heating of all rooms.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that Almaty ranked fourth in the world ranking of cities with the most polluted air.