A new workshop will be constructed at the metallurgical complex in Ridder.

It has been reported that the roadmap for the East Kazakhstan region and the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk for the years 2024–2026 includes environmental protection measures, with the most relevant being:

• modernization of sulfur gas purification installations at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Metallurgical Complex of JSC "Kaztsink," aiming to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 2,200 tons by 2026 and achieve the indicators of the National Project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan";
• construction of the "Hydropolimet" workshop at the Ridder Metallurgical Complex of JSC "Kaztsink," with a planned reduction of sulfur dioxide emissions by 714 tons in 2024.

“In order to improve the environmental situation, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry), together with the akimats, has approved 19 roadmaps aimed at comprehensively addressing the environmental issues of each region. The roadmaps include environmental protection measures to reduce air pollution, water resources, and soil contamination, implement best available techniques at enterprises, manage waste, promote environmental education, and more,” the cabinet's response to the deputy request states.

It is expected that these measures will lead to a 10–20% reduction in harmful emissions across the East Kazakhstan region.

Previously, senators had requested information regarding the planned measures to combat the country's ecological pollution.