Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov visits the Pavlodar region’s key enterprises, namely Aluminium of Kazakhstan

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov recently visited several key enterprises in the Pavlodar region, such as Aluminium of Kazakhstan, KSP Steel, Kazakhstan Electrolysis Plant, Aksu Ferroalloy Plant, and Aksu Power Plant. The visit assessed the progress of implementing the instructions the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, gave.

These instructions focus on developing export-oriented industries and technologically modernising regional enterprises. The companies mentioned play a vital role in the regional economy and make significant contributions.

"It is necessary to raise the bar of production processing and continue work on technical modernisation of the enterprise, taking into account environmental requirements," said the Prime Minister.

His visit to Aluminium of Kazakhstan

During his visit, Prime Minister Bektenov also familiarised himself with the operations of Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC, one of the world's leading producers of alumina. The plant boasts a workforce of more than 30 generations of metallurgists. Additionally, the company operates a thermal power plant that provides heat to 40 per cent of Pavlodar residents.

Bektenov highlighted the significant importance of the existing aluminium cluster, stating that it plays a crucial role not only in the Pavlodar region but also holds considerable importance for the entire republic. During his visit, the Prime Minister also acquainted himself with the operations of the Kazakhstan Electrolysis Plant JSC, the flagship of domestic metallurgy.

This plant ranks among the top 10 globally for producing high-grade primary aluminium. Bektenov highlighted the potential of producing domestic products with higher added value, stressing the importance of increasing the degree of processing within the country.

At KSP Steel

At KSP Steel, Bektenov inspected the production workshops where seamless steel pipes, valves, and related products are manufactured for the oil and gas industry. He took a detailed look at the technological processes and examined samples of the finished products.

Currently, KSP Steel is the second most important enterprise in the region's steelmaking sector, employing over 4,500 people. One of the primary challenges the plant faces is achieving full production capacity.

The Prime Minister emphasised the government's current focus on creating favourable conditions for the full utilisation of domestic producers. He encouraged companies like KSP Steel to consider modernisation opportunities through necessary investments and direct contracts with consumers.

After the tour of the industrial facilities, Olzhas Bektenov emphasised the crucial need to enhance efforts to process raw materials further. He also instructed the full support of domestic enterprises to ensure a dynamic industrialisation of the economy.