The construction of an electrical substation is nearing completion — it will supply the new Novaya Portovaya district with electricity

A new electrical substation is under construction on Magistralnaya Street in Kazan to supply electricity to the Novaya Portovaya district. With a capacity of 80 MVA, the facility will support the area’s further development, as the current electrical capacity is not sufficient for the planned expansion. Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin inspected the construction progress of the new substation.

 “On the banks of the Volga River, the Novaya Portovaya residential project is being developed. As with any large‑scale initiative, it starts with building the necessary infrastructure. The area previously faced serious power supply challenges, and the solution was to construct a new substation. This will lay the energy foundation for the future residential district. The substation is fully equipped with domestic equipment, which is a significant advantage. In the near future, this will enable us to begin commissioning new facilities in the Novaya Portovaya area,” said Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan.

The land plots will be cleared of abandoned buildings to enable the construction of residential buildings, social facilities, and the improvement of public spaces.

The project’s first stage is currently being implemented. It includes the construction of 404,000 square meters of residential space for 10,000 people, as well as eight kindergartens and one school. To date, construction works are ongoing on 20 residential buildings within five housing complexes.

The current power capacity was insufficient for the planned development. The power deficit exceeded 32 MW, while the existing grid infrastructure did not comply with the reliability requirements applicable to new residential and social facilities.

The Marina substation (rated capacity: 80 MVA) completely eliminates the existing power supply limitations. The facility comprises a three‑storey structure with a total area of 1,122 sq. m, implemented under an individual design project. The exterior will be finished with metal panels. The electrical equipment will be installed within a closed‑loop configuration, which ensures compliance with acoustic and environmental safety standards for the local population. Operation will be carried out in an automated mode with two duty specialists on site.

“The new substation will offset the power deficit and replace the existing networks, which will be dismantled to make way for the new development. We are also upgrading the cable lines: instead of the old wires, we’ll be using cables with a cross‑section of 240 to 630 sq. mm. This solution will allow transmitting large volumes of energy without the risk of overheating,” explained Yuri Rylov, Director of Energо‑Pro.