According to the official information resource of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed on-site construction milestones and ongoing negotiations to scale up computing capacity in line with national digital transformation priorities.
How is the economic impact of the Data Center Valley evaluated?
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev noted that the initiative serves as a core engine for high-tech digital exports. An assessment by international consulting firm KPMG projects potential annual export revenues of up to 3.1 billion US dollars. Over a projected 20-year operational lifecycle, cumulative investment potential attracted by the data centers is estimated at 115 billion US dollars.
What is the status of the first phase facilities?
The initial phase encompasses three data center facilities totaling 304 MW of electrical capacity. Kazakhtelecom Chairman Bagdat Mussin reported that construction of the first 68 MW facility has advanced from site preparation to foundation laying, administration buildings, and utility connections, with commissioning/launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. Excavation works for the second facility, Firebird AI with 164 MW capacity, stand at 70% completion, with work completion and launch planned for the third quarter of 2027. Construction of a third 72 MW data center is also planned, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
What commercial agreements and talks govern the second phase?
For the second development stage, preliminary agreements have been signed with Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, and Firebird to accommodate 480 MW of capacity, expandable up to 620 MW. Discussions are also underway with Aleria, Energy Capital Global, and China Energy regarding an additional 240 MW, with long-term potential reaching 420 MW. By 2029, aggregate cluster capacity is planned to reach 1 GW.
What directives were given regarding energy supply and supercomputing?
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov and Pavlodar Region Akim Asain Baikhanov presented status reports on power generation allocations and regional utility hookups. The meeting also addressed execution timelines for the third supercomputer cluster. Bektenov directed the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development together with Kazakhtelecom to guarantee strict adherence to commissioning schedules.
FAQ
What is the cluster's aggregate capacity target by 2029?
The long-term development framework targets reaching 1 GW of total power and processing capacity by 2029.
When is the commissioning and launch of the first phase data centers planned?
Under present planning, the 68 MW site is set for the second quarter of 2027, the 164 MW Firebird AI site for the third quarter of 2027, and the 72 MW site for the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Which international firms are involved in discussions?
Preliminary capacity agreements involve Gaw Capital, Boosteroid, and Firebird, while commercial discussions continue with China Energy, Aleria, and Energy Capital Global.
Does the 115 billion dollar figure represent paid-in capital?
No, the 115 billion US dollar sum is an analytical estimate by KPMG reflecting potential cumulative capital and operational flows across a 20-year lifecycle.
What does the project signify for international partners?
Official reports confirm that negotiations are underway with China Energy, Aleria, and Energy Capital Global regarding additional capacities of 240 MW, with potential expansion up to 420 MW.
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Sources
- Press Service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan (primeminister.kz), 6 November 2026: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/cifrovaya-ekonomika-olzhas-bektenov-provel-soveshchanie-o-hode-realizacii-proekta-dolina-codov-32091
- Press Service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan (primeminister.kz, English edition), 6 November 2026: https://primeminister.kz/en/news/digital-economy-olzhas-bektenov-holds-meeting-on-the-implementation-of-the-data-center-valley-project-32091