Alatau: Akmun Utenov Presents Investment Projects and SEZ Strategy

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 8 Dec 2024

The new Akmun of Alatau, Arken Utenov, outlined the city administration's priorities. The focus is on job creation and utilizing the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to retain commuter flows from the region. Mass housing construction is currently not a priority.

District: Growing (derived from the type of project)

Key facts

• PepsiCo Central Asia invests 80 billion tenge in potato chip production.
• Expansion of the Jetigen logistics center in 2026–2027 with 15 billion tenge investment volume.
• Third phase of Maraven Food Tian Shan (beverage bottling) in 2027 with 20 billion tenge.
• Construction of the Arkaz Invest logistics and industrial park in 2025 with 10 billion tenge.
• Identification of 13 growth points for urban development.

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1. Мы начинаем не с нуля, а с минус одного: аким Алатау о развитии города будущегоOrda.kz · 8 Dec 2024 · RU