Olzhas Bektenov: Social coal only to be sold to population
At the Government session, where the progress of preparation for the upcoming heating season was considered, Prime Minister focused the attention of relevant ministries and akimats on the issue of fuel supply to energy facilities and population, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
According to the Ministry of Energy, 3.7 million tonnes of coal and 90 thousand tonnes of fuel oil have been accumulated at fuel depots of energy sources. Fuel reserves below the norm for the heating season have been noted at 4 stations.
Head of the Government stressed that due to the late tender procedures there are still issues regarding the provision of fuel reserves at the stations. In particular, the distribution of fuel oil was made only on 15 August. Given the logistics, shortage of tanks and wagons during peak periods and other costs, there are fair doubts about the timeliness of procurement of fuel oil and coal, said Olzhas Bektenov. In this case, the Government has repeatedly discussed the need for early conclusion of contracts, approval of delivery schedules to avoid agitation and shortage of wagons.
Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev reported that since the beginning of preparations for the upcoming heating season, railway transport has transported 17 million tonnes of coal, of which 1 million tonnes are directed to the municipal sector, 16 million tonnes - to energy enterprises. More than 20 thousand gondola cars are involved in the transportations, including 11 thousand for the transport of municipal and household coal and 9 thousand for the energy sector. There is also a possibility of attracting a fleet of private wagon operators up to 3 thousand units.
"I instruct the Ministries of Industry and Construction, Transport to keep strict control over the issues of fulfilment of obligations of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and the regions for the supply of coal and fuel oil. The Ministry of Transport, KTZ and regional akimats should take measures for timely delivery of municipal coal and fuel oil according to the approved schedule and volumes. At the same time, it is important to prevent the sale of social coal to business entities. This coal should be directed specifically for the population," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised.
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