Gas Pipeline Testing Underway at CCGT Turkistan

At the construction site of the 1,000 MW combined-cycle power plant in the Turkistan Region, a section of the on-site gas pipeline with a diameter of 159 mm has successfully passed testing. Preparations are now underway to test a pipeline with a diameter of 426 mm.

Construction progress was reviewed during a regular site progress meeting chaired by Ulan Burkitov, Chairman of the Management Board of CCGT Turkistan LLP. The inspection was attended by Akan Ashirbekov, Executive Director of the CCGT Construction Directorate of Integra Construction KZ LLP, and representatives of Doosan Enerbility.

At the gas conditioning facility, participants were briefed on the test results and preparations for the next stages. They also inspected the gas pipeline route through which conditioned natural gas will be supplied to the plant's gas turbines.

In the main building, installation and painting of steel structures, installation of sandwich panels, and electrical installation works are ongoing. A total of 5,548 m² of sandwich panels have already been installed. To date, 408,998 meters of cable have been laid at the plant, with installation of power and control lines and automation cables continuing.

In the electrical switchgear room of Power Unit No. 1, progress on the power supply and control systems was reviewed. The participants also inspected the raw water storage tanks, water treatment facility, and the auxiliary boiler house under construction.

Following the meeting, a decision was made to coordinate construction, installation, and electrical works to ensure the systematic preparation of the plant's technological systems for commissioning.