(Source: Shutterstock.com)
Kazakhstan has signed its largest power purchase agreement to date with TotalEnergies—a 25-year agreement for the 1 gigawatt Mirny onshore wind project, the energy company said in a June 9 news release.
The $1.4 billion project, which will include a 600 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system and about 200 turbines, will be located in the Zhambyl region of north Kazakhstan. All electricity produced, enough for an estimated 1 million people, will be sold to Kazakhstan’s Financial Settlement Center of Renewable Energy.
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said the project is a significant milestone for the company’s multi-energy strategy.
“As a global energy leader, TotalEnergies is proud to drive the energy transition in Kazakhstan through such an innovative project as Mirny,” said Pouyanné. “This wind and battery project will contribute to the supply and security of the Kazakh power grid.”
TotalEnergies said it is developing the wind project in partnership with National Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna and the National Company KazMunayGas. The project is expected to avoid about 3.5 million tons of CO2 emissions annually during the 25-year PPA.
Recommended Reading
Diamondback in Talks to Build Permian NatGas Power for Data Centers
2025-02-26 - With ample gas production and surface acreage, Diamondback Energy is working to lure power producers and data center builders into the Permian Basin.
SLB’s Big Boost from Digital Offsets Flat Trends in Oil, E&P
2025-01-20 - SLB’s digital revenue grew 20% in 2024 as customers continue to adopt the company's digital products, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Halliburton Sees Strong Adoption of New Oilfield Tech Offerings
2025-01-22 - Halliburton Co.’s Zeus e-fracs, Octiv auto-fracs and the Sensori monitoring platform are setting the stage for long-term growth, CEO Jeff Miller says.
New Era Helium, Sharon AI Cement Permian Basin Data Center JV
2025-01-21 - New Era Helium and Sharon AI have created a JV, Texas Critical Data Centers, and are working on offtake gas supply agreements and site selection.
Then and Now: 4D Seismic Surveys Cut Costs, Increase Production
2025-03-16 - 4D seismic surveys allow operators to monitor changes in reservoirs over extended periods for more informed well placement decisions. Companies including SLB and MicroSeismic Inc. are already seeing the benefits of the tech.
Comments
Add new comment
This conversation is moderated according to Hart Energy community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion. If you’re experiencing any technical problems, please contact our customer care team.