Astana gasification gets off ground
The issue of gasifying Kazakhstan's central territories is finally off the ground with two companies launching a joint project for exploration of methane gas in Karaganda Oblast.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau cuts wages by 25% for locals and by 50% for foreigners
ArcelorMittal Temirtau has temporarily reduced the wages of foreign employees by 50 percent and of local personnel by 25 percent.
Kazakhstan's environmental standards for TPP three times behind Europe
The environmental requirements for thermal power plants in Kazakhstan are two or three times lower than in Europe.
Coal-to-gasoline plant to be launched in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is launching an experimental complex for processing of brown cowl into gasoline and fuel in 2015.
Kazakhstan suspends power supplies to Russia over rouble depreciation
Kazakhstan is looking for alternative markets for its coal as Russia is seeking to replace Kazakhstan’s coal with coal mined at Russia’s Kuzbass.
Kazakhstan explores coal-to-oil opportunities
Kazakhstan Minister of Energy said that the country was considering producing synthetic oil from coal.
India's Modi moves to reform problem-plagued coal industry
India's government has pledged to open up the coal mining industry to private players in the energy-starved country as Prime Minister steps up promised reforms.
North Caspian Sea may hold large oil reserves: Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan
Northern part of the Caspian Sea may contain significant oil reserves.
Kiev, rebels to talk energy as winter looms: separatists
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine and authorities in Kiev are planning to hold talks on energy in the regionю
Australia approves huge India-backed mine
Australia has given the go-ahead to a massive coal mine in Queensland state which Environment Minister Greg Hunt said Monday could ultimately provide electricity for up to 100 million Indians.
Turkey interested in buying Kazakhstani plasma-fuel system for thermal power plants
Turkey expressed interested in purchasing Kazakhstani plasma-fuel system for its thermal power plants.
Kazakhstan wants to export coal to Ukraine, China and Europe
Kazakhstan is viewing Ukraine, China and Europe as new markets for its coal.
Australian tycoon sells racing empire to Mideast group
Australian coal tycoon Nathan Tinkler on Wednesday said his thoroughbred breeding and racing empire had been bought by a consortium of local and Middle Eastern parties for an undisclosed sum.
Kazakhstan approves new geological exploration program
Kazakhstan's geological exploration will focus on precious metals, especially gold, rare earth metals and copper.
Turkey mine blast kills at least 201, hundreds trapped
At least 201 people were killed and hundreds more remained trapped underground after an explosion at a coal mine in western Turkey, the government said Wednesday, warning that rescue efforts faced a race against time.
China coal mine death toll rises to 20
The death toll from a flooded coal mine in southwest China has risen to 20 with the recovery of another 14 bodies nearly two weeks after the accident, state media reported.
Evacuations urged in burning Australian coal mine town
Young, elderly and pregnant residents of a Australian town cloaked in smoke from a coal mine ablaze for three weeks were Friday urged to leave over mounting air quality concerns.
Development of coal bed methane in Karaganda - way to supply gas to Kazakhstan's center
Officials gathered in Astana to discuss production of methane from Karaganda coal basin.
China coal mine accidents kill 1,049 in 2013: govt
Accidents in Chinese coal mines killed 1,049 people last year, down 24 percent from 2012, authorities said, reflecting both risks and improvements in the country's thriving and often under-regulated sector.