OPERATIONS
Power
Powering our business and Kazakhstan
Kazakhmys is the largest power producer in Kazakhstan, managing over 20% of domestic market, including the supple to well as supplying our operations and surrounding communities. We also own 50% of Kazakhstan's largest power station, Ekibastuz GRES-1, as well as three captive power plants.
Assets
- Ekibastuz GRES-1
- Captive power: three power facilities, and two coal mines.
Production
| 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net power (GWH) | 15,194 | 16,749 |
| Ekibastuz GRES-1 | 9,737 | 11,065 |
| Captive power plants | 5,457 | 5,684 |
| Coal Extraction (kt) | 11,205 | 13,409 |
Key developments
We have begun a $1 billion investment programme at Ekibastuz which will increase capacity from the current 2,500 MW to 4,000 MW, while also reducing emissions.