Heat supply networks deterioration hit 53% in Kazakhstan

The total length of the country's heat supply networks is some 13,000 km. the moderate wear of the networks hit 53%, some 6,900 km need replacement, Kazinform News Agency reports.

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The most deterioration is recorded in Pavlodar region with 91% in Ekibastuz and 83% in Pavlodar, Akmola region, North Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Mangustau and Karaganda regions, Industry and Construction Minister Kanat Sharlapaev told the Government meeting.

It is projected to reduce moderate wear by 43% by 2030 nationwide.

He said it is crucial to repair 350 km of heating supply networks which will need over 250 billion tenge a year.

As stated there, 336 km of networks were updated in 2023, and 221 km will be restored in 2024.