ASTANA (KazInform) — The gasification of the capital of Kazakhstan will be carried out in three stages, according to Mayor Bakhyt Sultanov.

After the Road Map on Gas Pipeline Construction in Astana approved in July 2018, the gasification plan has been divided into three stages. The project is estimated at 52 bln tenge which will be spent from the city budget, says Sultanov. 27 bln tenge will be required for the implementation of the first stage of the project, he added. “Three thermal power stations located in Koktal-1, Koktal-2 and in Yugo-Vostok areas will be gas-equipped first. State expert review is ready. 286 mln tenge has been allocated from the local budget”, he said.