Funds of 1.7 billion tenge set aside for TEC repairs in Ridder
Buckle up, folks! Here's the scoop on the repair works at Ridder Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in East Kazakhstan.
According to the latest buzz, the government's reserves have earmarked a whopping 1.7 billion tenge for this much-needed fix-up of Ridder TPP. This juicy piece of news was shared via the government's Official Telegram channel, as a part of implementing the head honcho's directives.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov gave his stamp of approval to this decision with a signature on the relevant decree. The money will be funneled to the East Kazakhstan region's budget in the guise of targeted current transfers.
Now, let's take a step back and look at the big picture. Over the past couple of years, the government's reserve and the region's budget have collectively poured 15.5 billion tenge into the maintenance of Ridder TPP. This cash has paid for repairs to boilers, turbines, and heat networks, reducing wear and tear from a staggering 75% to 46%.
But alas, the job ain't done yet. There are still repairs needed for nodes, mechanisms, and distribution devices not included in the 2023-2024 repair plan. A list of items that includes boiler units, turbine units, and complex and open distribution devices responsible for maintaining stable electricity supply.
The allocated funds are expected to ensure that Ridder TPP is in tip-top shape for the upcoming 2025-2026 heating season. Turns out, in 2024, the station's property complex was transferred to municipal ownership to effectively manage the TPP and ensure financial and personnel stability.
Let's not forget the unfortunate incident that took place in December 2024, during routine repair and maintenance work on the belt conveyor section of "Ridder TPP". An explosion of dust and air mixture occurred without further ignition, leaving six folks injured. Three of the injured victims had to be airlifted to Ust-Kamenogorsk for immediate medical attention.
In the spirit of keeping you in the loop, it's worth mentioning that the head of the Ministry of Energy revealed that the transfer of Ridder TPP to municipal ownership cost exactly 1 tenge.
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- The government in Kazakhstan has allocated 1.7 billion tenge for maintenance at the Ridder Thermal Power Plant (TPP) as part of implementing the head honcho's directives.
- Over the past couple of years, the government's reserve and the region's budget have collectively invested 15.5 billion tenge into the maintenance of Ridder TPP, reducing wear and tear by nearly 30%.
- The recent allocation of funds is expected to ensure the TPP is in good condition for the 2025-2026 heating season and maintain stable electricity supply.
- The Ridder TPP, now under municipal ownership, was transferred at no cost, with a total value of 1 tenge, as revealed by the head of the Ministry of Energy.
