Mekorot to Lead Major Water Infrastructure Project in Kazakhstan
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli water company Mekorot will lead a project to modernize the water supply system in Kazakhstan's Abai region, a deal expected to yield tens of millions of dollars. The arid region borders Russia and China and requires extensive infrastructure due to its size and industrial activity. Mekorot will focus on system management, digitalization, and reducing water loss. This follows previous Mekorot projects in Kazakhstan, including a significant agreement in the Turkestan region and a strategic plan for Almaty.
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- Mekorot will modernize water systems in Kazakhstan's Abai region, bordering Russia and China.
- The project is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars for Mekorot and other Israeli companies.
- Mekorot will focus on digitalization, efficiency, and reducing water loss in the arid region.
- This is Mekorot's second major water infrastructure agreement in Kazakhstan.
- Previous Mekorot work in Kazakhstan includes projects in the Turkestan region and Almaty.
Israel's national water company, Mekorot, has signed an agreement to modernize the water supply system in the Abai region of Kazakhstan. The deal was finalized in the presence of Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister. This project, along with other consulting services and infrastructure upgrades, is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars for Mekorot and other Israeli firms.
The Abai region, a large, arid area bordering Russia and China, spans approximately 185,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 600,000. Its low population density necessitates an extensive water infrastructure to serve residents, especially given the region's significant industrial and mining economic activities.
Mekorot's role will involve enhancing the management and operation of the water supply systems, implementing digitalization, and integrating advanced measurement, control, and monitoring systems. The project aims to help local authorities improve water resource efficiency, reduce water loss during long-distance transport, and strengthen infrastructure oversight. Mekorot is currently assessing the region's specific needs.
This is not Mekorot's first venture in Kazakhstan. The company previously secured a strategic agreement for water infrastructure development and modernization in the Turkestan region, also valued in the tens of millions of dollars. This earlier project was among the initial practical outcomes of Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords.
The Turkestan region, with an area of about 116,000 square kilometers and over 2 million inhabitants, predominantly rural, faces a dry climate and relies heavily on agriculture. Mekorot's responsibilities there include the development, operation, and maintenance of the regional water supply system. Water losses in Turkestan due to outdated infrastructure exceed 50%, a stark contrast to Mekorot's own loss rate of around 3%.
Additionally, Mekorot recently completed work in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, by developing a long-term strategic plan for its urban water management.
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