Pavlodar CHPP-3 has completed a major overhaul of three boilers, two turbo units, and a chimney.

In the President's Address, the necessity for building new power plants and modernizing existing power stations and power lines was highlighted. As part of the preparations for the heating season, the Energy Ministry's State Energy Supervision and Control Committee continues to oversee the progress of the repair campaign at the country's energy facilities. Particular attention is being paid to the timely execution of repair work, the technical condition of equipment, and ensuring reliable energy supply to consumers.

This year, according to the System Operator's plan, a major overhaul is scheduled for 9 power units, 55 boilers, and 51 turbo units at power stations nationwide. To date, the major overhaul of 8 power units, 49 boilers, and 32 turbo units has been completed.

Specifically, at Pavlodar CHPP-3 operated by JSC "PAVLODARENERGO," the scheduled repair campaign has been fully completed. To ensure reliable heating and electricity supply to Pavlodar consumers, a major overhaul was conducted on boiler units No. 1, 3, and 5, turbo units No. 3 and 5, and repair work was carried out on chimney No. 1.

Currently, five boilers and five turbo units are operational at the station, providing thermal and electrical energy for consumers.

The completion of the repair campaign will ensure the reliable operation of Pavlodar CHPP-3's equipment and stable energy supply to consumers during the 2026–2027 heating season.

reports ЖКХ24 citing the Energy Ministry's website.

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Today, the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies under the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan held its regular monthly public meeting online.

During the session, Committee representatives addressed current issues in tariff regulation across the electricity, heat energy, gas supply, and railway transport sectors, and responded to participants' questions.

Special focus was placed on preparations for the heating season, the modernization of communal infrastructure, implementation of investment programs, and overseeing the justification of expenses by natural monopoly entities. Participants were briefed on the mechanisms of tariff and price formation, as well as measures taken by the Committee to prevent their unjustified increase.

Additionally, issues of enhancing legislation in the field of natural monopolies were discussed. Participants were informed about the approval of standard rules for connecting to utility networks, the introduction of an electronic mechanism for issuing technical conditions, and the definition of a list of services technologically related to regulated services. These changes aim to simplify procedures and increase the transparency of service delivery to consumers.

Changes in regulatory legal acts governing the implementation of the National Project 'Modernization of the Energy and Utility Sectors,' the formation of tariffs, and investment programs were also presented. Particular attention was given to the justification of expenses, transparency in project financing, and strengthening control over the activities of natural monopoly entities.

During the public meeting, participants received clarifications on topics of interest.

Such meetings contribute to increasing the openness of tariff regulation, informing the public, and strengthening feedback with consumers.

reports ЖКХ24 citing the website of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies of MNE RK.

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