A new production facility for water purification filters has been launched in Aktau, on the territory of the “Aktau Seaport” Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The project aims to substitute imports and increase the share of domestically produced goods.

The project is being implemented by Aqua Filter LLP. The new facility is one of the significant initiatives for the region. It is aimed at the efficient use of water resources and expanding access to high-quality drinking water for the population.

The enterprise’s annual production capacity amounts to 160,000 filter elements. The project cost is 100 million tenge, while the projected annual output value is expected to reach 617.5 million tenge.

The filter elements are used in household applications, healthcare, and the oil and gas industry.

Currently, more than 15 local residents are employed at the enterprise. The main raw materials used in production are domestically sourced. Polymer granules are supplied from Atyrau and processed in Aktau.

According to the head of Aqua Filter LLP, Amangeldy Taskymbayev, favorable conditions have been created for enterprises in the special economic zone.

— “We are seeing the results of the President’s policy aimed at supporting domestic producers and creating comfortable conditions for investors. The SEZ provides a range of tax incentives. Today, our enterprise is the only producer of water filter elements in the region. Our capacity allows us to produce more than 4,000 units per day,” he said.

In the future, the company plans to increase production volumes.

It is also noted that 16 investment projects worth a total of 158.6 billion tenge are planned to be launched this year. This will create about 1,800 new jobs. Construction and installation work is currently underway at industrial, logistics, tourism, and infrastructure facilities, while necessary production equipment is being gradually delivered.