Renewable energy sources, i.e. wind turbines and solar panels, with a total maximum output of 40 gigawatts will be installed throughout the Hyrasia One project area in order to have a permanent supply of electricity for the electrolysis of green hydrogen. The total output will be divided into five wind and solar parks of different sizes, which are also referred to as hybrid parks. They are located at five different sites in the Mangystau region. They use the natural resources of wind and sun as effectively as possible. The areas and the share of power generation are explained on the project map.

Powerful high-voltage transmission lines connect the five independent hybrid parks to the industrial park south of the port city of Kuryk. Their names are in honor of the five noble deeds of the Kazakh poet Abai Qunanbaiuly.

The Kazakh government has granted Hyrasia One a permit for the extraction of a maximum of 255,000 cubic meters of water per day from the Caspian Sea. This is equivalent to 0.03 percent of the average inflow of the main rivers Volga, Kura, Terek, Ural and Sulak. If there weren’t any inflows, the impact of Hyrasia One’s water withdrawal on sea level would be only 0.25 millimeters per year, without consideration of return water.

The water desalinated for Hyrasia One will be used for a variety of purposes. After desalinating, a significant 60 percent of the desalinated water remains for chemical processes. For the production of green hydrogen and ammonia, only about 22 percent of the total water produced is used. More than 75 percent of the produced water is returned to the region’s water cycle as electrolyser cooling water, process and potable water, and desalination residue.

The exact values for water consumption will be specified and reduced as part of the technical planning and selection of the technologies to be used. The use of modern technology in electrolysis and cooling will drastically reduce the amount of water required. This will be determined during the engineering phases. An exact figure can’t be given today as the project is still under development.

The construction of Hyrasia One will bring several benefits for the society and economy of Mangystau region, as well as for the environment and the global energy market.

Hyrasia One is expected to create 15,000 jobs during the construction phase and over 3.500 permanent jobs for the commercial operation. The local population, especially the youth and women, will be provided with employment opportunities and sources of income. The project will also stimulate the development of related industries and services, such as heavy industry, transportation, construction and maintenance, which will increase the demand and supply of goods and services in the region.

Hyrasia One will also require the construction and improvement of infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, railways, power lines, water pipes, and communication networks, which will enhance the connectivity and accessibility of the region and reduce the costs and time of transportation and communication. The production of green hydrogen will also provide essential services, such as electricity, water, and health care, which will improve the living standards and well-being of the local population and reduce the incidence and severity of diseases and deaths.

In addition to the potential for economic development, Hyrasia One also guarantees direct support for the work of social development. From the start of production, the “Hyrasia Social Fund” will provide money for social projects in the region. For every gigawatt of electrolysis capacity installed and in operation, 500,000 euros will be paid into the publicly administered fund. Applications for funding for social and community projects of all kinds can be submitted by social organizations, NGOs and associations.

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the project is currently underway. Results are expected by the end of 2025, along with associated mitigation measures. More information on the ESIA can be found here.

Hyrasia One will be a major economic development opportunity for Kazakhstan and the Mangystau region.

Situated on the European-Asian border, on the major new transcontinental trade routes of the Global Gateway and the New Silk Road, and as a major hub of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR, also known as the Middle Corridor), it gives the region a new economic position in the international energy trade.

In addition to its value as a raw material, green hydrogen also has enormous potential for industrial development at the regional and national levels. The region becomes attractive for the establishment of energy-hungry manufacturing industries due to the supply of large amounts of green energy.

Customer demand – in Kazakhstan or abroad – will determine how green hydrogen is ultimately used.