Asia United Steel is set to invest 289 billion tenge in launching a rolling steel production facility in the Kazbek Bek industrial zone of the Almaty region, according to the regional administration. The company plans to implement the project in three stages using funding from foreign investors.
The plant is expected to begin operations in 2027, with an annual output capacity of up to 1.2 million tonnes of steel. Once it reaches full capacity, the new Asia United Steel facility is projected to become a major exporter of rolled steel products to Central Asian markets.
The production site will meet modern environmental standards. In particular, the plant will be equipped with energy-efficient electric furnaces for steel melting. Using electricity instead of coal is expected to significantly reduce environmental impact.
Located within a designated industrial zone, the facility will have access to essential engineering infrastructure and railway routes capable of handling up to 100 railcars per day.
Kazbek Bek is one of six industrial zones currently operating in the Almaty region. The total area of the zone is 900 hectares, and accumulated investment has already reached 559 billion tenge.
