Russia Boosts Electricity Exports to Kazakhstan by 33% in Early 2026
Russia increases electricity exports to Kazakhstan by 33% in Q1 2026
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In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's Inter RAO increased electricity exports to Kazakhstan by 33%, supplying 930 million kWh. Overall, total electricity exports rose by 5% to 2.1 billion kWh, while imports from Kazakhstan decreased by 3.7%.
- 01Electricity exports to Mongolia fell by 16.6% to 250 million kWh.
- 02Kazakhstan represented 44% of Inter RAO's total operations during this period.
- 03Imports of electricity decreased by 3.7% to 520 million kWh.
- 04Kazakhstan accounted for 93% of Inter RAO's import operations.
- 05Inter RAO's main shareholders include Inter RAO Capital group (28.88%) and Rosneftegaz (26.36%).
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In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's electricity export operator, Inter RAO, reported a 33% increase in electricity supplies to Kazakhstan, totaling 930 million kWh. This growth contributed to a total export volume of 2.1 billion kWh, marking a 5% overall increase compared to the previous year. Conversely, electricity exports to Mongolia decreased by 16.6% to 250 million kWh. During this period, imports of electricity fell by 3.7% to 520 million kWh, with Kazakhstan being the primary source for these imports, accounting for 93% of the operations. The main shareholders of Inter RAO include the Inter RAO Capital group, Rosneftegaz, and Rosseti FSK UES.
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The increase in electricity exports may enhance Kazakhstan's energy security and support its growing energy needs.
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