The Ministry of Energy has concluded the first industry-specific cyber drills, ENERFORT 2026, aimed at protecting the technological systems of the fuel and energy complex facilities.

Over two days, more than 120 specialists from the energy sector enhanced their skills to counter modern cyber threats. The teams that placed first, second, and third were awarded diplomas based on the results of the drills.

"For the Ministry of Energy, ENERFORT marks the beginning of systematic work to assess the competencies of specialists, improve their training, and develop a modern system of cyber resilience for energy facilities. The results of the drills should serve as a foundation for enhancing the security of energy infrastructure and developing unified industry approaches," noted Deputy Minister of Energy Bakytzhan Ilyas, according to the statement.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the Ministry of Energy website.

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Today, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the akim of the region, Murat Ergeshbaev, where the issues of the socio-political situation in the region as well as preparations for the upcoming heating season were considered. The event was attended by the akims of cities, districts, and heads of departments.

Preparations for the responsible season are being carried out in accordance with the approved plan of activities.

For these purposes, 7.8 billion tenge are planned.

The allocated funds will be used to complete the project for the modernization of 8.7 km of thermal networks, repair gas turbine units No. 1 and 2, thermal networks with a length of 1.3 km, 1 boiler, 1 turbine, and 10 autonomous boilers, as well as major and auxiliary installations.

As of today, 68% of the planned work has been completed.

With the support of the Head of State, the Turkish company "Aksa Energy" has built a heat and power plant in Kyzylorda with a capacity of 240 MW of electricity and 277 Gcal of thermal energy.

According to the project, 2 gas turbine units with a capacity of 176 MW, 95 MW steam turbine, 2 steam boilers with a capacity of 120 tons/hour, and 4 thermal boilers with a capacity of 150 Gcal/hour have been installed.

As of today, the thermal station that generates 240 megawatts of electricity has been fully commissioned. Four hot water boilers with a capacity of 150 MW are operational. In the upcoming heating season, the residents of Kyzylorda will be provided with heating through the new station.

Reported by ZHKH24, citing the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Kyzylorda region.

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