- Kazakhstan develops EnergyTech platform to digitize and unify its energy sector.
- Pilot modules cut inspection time, boost transparency, and reduce expenses.
- Plans include smart meters, AI integration, and enhanced cybersecurity systems.
Kazakhstan is advancing with initiatives to create EnergyTech, a consolidated national digital system for overseeing its fuel and energy sector. The initiative was announced by Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov at a recent government meeting.
EnergyTech will unify all aspects of the industry, encompassing power generation, subsurface utilization, refining, and coal, on a singular platform that complies with QazTech standards. The complete development and commercial launch are planned for 2026-2027.
As per Akkenzhenov, two modules of the platform are currently in pilot testing. The initial service, which tracks heating season preparedness, delivers real-time information on assets, equipment status, and maintenance scheduling. It has created digital records of generation facilities and is anticipated to decrease inspection durations and minimize the chance of seasonal accidents by 25%.
The second module simplifies the submission and assessment of tariff approval requests. Through the removal of paper processes and improved transparency, the system has decreased approval durations, reduced operating expenses, and lessened the administrative load on market players by 56%. The initiative encompasses 83 combined heat and power (CHP) facilities.
Akkenzhenov emphasized the limited adoption of automated electricity metering systems by consumers. To tackle this issue, the government intends to set up 4 million smart meters among 27 electricity providers over the next three years. This is expected to generate an annual economic gain of $105 million by minimizing regulatory losses.
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Simultaneous initiatives are being pursued to establish automated heat measurement. Over 30,000 intelligent devices are required for 52 heating supply companies. The minister mentioned that, according to global standards, thorough metering can reduce heat usage by as much as 15%.
Furthermore, the ministry intends to create a specialized information security center and a national operator for information and communication infrastructure related to energy. The government’s digital transformation strategy also fundamentally relies on artificial intelligence. An AI advancement team has been established in the energy ministry, alongside an AI coalition that involves international tech firms.
The projected economic effect of these AI projects varies between $4.6 million and $78 million. Both are presently in the process of obtaining regulatory approval and are being readied for wider implementation.