In Almaty, the demolition of over 56,000 square meters of commercial space at the 'Zhetysu-Semirechye' market in the Kairat microdistrict of the Turksib district has commenced.

The Almaty Urban Planning Control Department reported that during an inspection, it was found that Status Construction LLP had constructed commercial facilities totaling 56.4 thousand square meters without proper authorization.

Administrative actions were taken against the owner, including an order to correct the violations. Due to non-compliance with the order, a lawsuit for demolition was filed by the department in the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of Almaty, leading to legal proceedings.

The Almaty City Court upheld the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Court, and the case was forwarded to the Department of Justice for execution.

The demolition of the structures has been initiated by the owner voluntarily in compliance with the court ruling.

Reported by ЖКХ24, referencing the Almaty Urban Planning Control Department website.

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On October 21-22, 2026, the international energy forum Powerexpo Almaty 2026 takes place in Almaty. The central theme of the event is the development of Kazakhstan's energy infrastructure in response to rising electricity demand, modernization of existing capacities, construction of new energy sources, and proactive development of electrical networks.

Vice Minister of Energy Yerzhan Ertayev participated in the forum, presenting the main directions for the development of the electricity sector and plans for introducing new generating capacities.

As of today, Kazakhstan's energy system includes 254 energy sources, with 172 being renewable energy sites. In 2025, electricity generation reached a historic peak of 123.1 billion kWh. In 2026, an increase in generation to 126.5 billion kWh is forecasted.

To meet the growing electricity demand, the Ministry of Energy is implementing the Energy Sector Development Plan until 2035, which envisions the introduction of approximately 26.3 GW of new and upgraded capacities. Concurrently, efforts are underway to establish legal and economic frameworks for the operation of energy storage systems, allowing for enhanced flexibility of the energy system and broader integration of renewable energy sources.

From 2027, the introduction of new capacities is expected to meet the economy's electricity needs, eventually leading to a surplus. By the end of 2029, 13.3 GW of new capacities are planned to be introduced. This will cater to the energy requirements of both the economy and the population and create a reserve of generating capacities.

Special attention is given to the implementation of the National Project 'Coal Generation Development', which envisages the introduction and updating of capacities totaling 7.8 GW. Within the project, eight new facilities with a total capacity of 5.3 GW are planned for construction, alongside the modernization, expansion, and technical re-equipment of eleven existing energy sources with a capacity of 2.5 GW.

reports HCS24 citing the Ministry of Energy's website.

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