Israel's Mekorot Secures Water Infrastructure Deal in Kazakhstan
Mekorot signed a major agreement to upgrade water infrastructure in Kazakhstan's Abai region, a project expected to generate tens of millions of dollars for Israeli firms.
Israel's national water company, Mekorot, has signed an agreement to significantly upgrade the water system in the Abai region of Kazakhstan. The desert region, bordering Russia and China, spans approximately 185,000 square kilometers—more than eight times the size of Israel—yet is home to only about 600,000 residents, creating a low population density that requires extensive infrastructure to meet basic water needs.
The cooperation agreement, signed in the presence of Kazakhstan's deputy prime minister, is expected to bring tens of millions of dollars to Mekorot and other Israeli companies through consulting and infrastructure upgrade projects. This is not Mekorot's first venture in Kazakhstan; the company recently completed a project in Almaty, the country's second-largest city, drafting a strategic master plan for the municipal water sector for the coming decades.
In Abai, Mekorot will focus on improving water system management and operations, upgrading digital capabilities, and integrating advanced monitoring, command, and control systems. The primary objective is to help local authorities enhance water management efficiency, prevent water loss across vast distances, and strengthen infrastructure oversight. Mekorot is currently mapping out the needs of the expansive yet sparsely populated region, which features extensive economic activity, particularly in industry and mining.
Mekorot declined to comment on the report.
