Irtysh River: cross-border challenges and environmental risks
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published a study stating that the water resources of the transboundary Irtysh River are becoming increasingly important for China,...
Cascade of hydroelectric power stations on the Koksu River: do we need large-scale protests?
Last week, akim of the region Zhetysu Beibit Isabayev at one of the meetings with the public of the region answered the question of civil...
The Kengir reservoir is returned under the control of the state
In the Ulytau region, in Kazakhstan, there is the Kengir reservoir, which plays a key role in regulating water resources for energy and irrigation needs,...
Mounds and petroglyphs will remain under water: what threatens the HPP on the Koksu river
In the Kerbulak district of the Zhetysu region, disputes erupt over the construction of a cascade of seven hydroelectric power stations on the Koksu River....
Preventive measures: Kazakhstan is preparing for spring floods
A large-scale campaign has been launched throughout Kazakhstan to prevent the negative impact of spring floods. The units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together...
Yesil dam and Yesil-Torgai canal: a new megaproject of Kazakhstan
In response to a request from deputies, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev informed about the government's plans for the development of water infrastructure...
The largest hydroelectric power plants of Kazakhstan are being prepared for the flood period
The largest hydroelectric power stations of the country – Ust-Kamenogorsk and Shulba hydroelectric power stations - are being prepared for the flood period. They are...
Floods in Kazakhstan: the head of the company was convicted for breaking the dam
In the Khromtau district of Aktobe region, the trial on the case of the Magajan dam breach, which occurred in April 2024, has ended. According...
A reservoir will be built in Zhambyl region and canals will be repaired
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, within the framework of cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank, plans to build...
Koksarai counterregulator will be reconstructed and strengthened in Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan is reconstructing the Koksarai counterregulator in the Turkestan region for more efficient passage...