News about Energy

Chinese expansion in Kazakhstan's energy field? China has been increasing its presence in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan. There is no consensus on whether this is a positive or a worrying development.

05 February 2015 02:53

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.

29 January 2015 23:19

Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister refutes sales of oil refinery by his son To my best knowledge, he hasn’t been buying or selling anything in the last three years”, the Minister told journalists on the sidelines of the sitting in the country’s Majilis (lower chamber).

26 January 2015 14:56

Russia's cheap gas may shut down Kazakhstani oil refineries: Minister of Energy Cheap gas from Russia can put a stop to the work of Kazakhstan’s oil refineries.

26 January 2015 14:32

IRENA and KAZENERGY sign memorandum in preparation of EXPO 2017 KAZENERGY has agreed on joint projects and activities with IRENA ahead of the EXPO-2017 to be held in Kazakhstan's Astana.

19 January 2015 22:09

Kazakhstan lifts secrecy from nuclear-related activities Kazakhstan is launching a nuclear power development initiative. Its first move is to change the legislation.

16 January 2015 16:26

Pipeline havoc at Kashagan: no losses for Kazakhstan, no refund for NCOC Production at Kashagan field remains halted for an unspecified time; the need to replace pipes threatens the future of the oil project.

07 January 2015 01:43

Kazakhstan bans fuel export Kazakhstan has introduced a half-year ban on export of fuel outside the territory of the Customs Union.

04 January 2015 13:02

Kazakh National Fund grows despite drop in oil prices: Minister of Finance Despite the drop in oil prices, Kazakhstan’s National Fund continues to grow.

22 December 2014 18:13

Kazakhstan, Netherlands to cooperate in solar energy development Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs has arrived in Kazakhstan to discuss cooperation with the Kazakh side in developing solar energy.

22 December 2014 13:53

Kazakhstan PM Massimov calls energy security one of greatest challenges of modern time Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that energy security was one of the major challenges faced by the global community and that Kazakhstan was working hard to contribute to overcoming of this global issue.

19 December 2014 16:39

Sanctions-hit Putin visits India to boost energy, trade ties Russia's President will hold talks with India's new prime minister as his sanctions-hit country seeks to strengthen energy, defence and strategic ties in Asia.

11 December 2014 13:41

French ALSTOM to help modernize Kazakh power sector French multinational ALSTOM and Kazakhstan's largest private power generating company CAEPCO have signed a memorandum of cooperation and understanding to modernize the power sector of Kazakhstan.

09 December 2014 13:39

Turkey wants share of Mediterranean energy wealth: PM Turkish Prime Minister said his country wanted a share of the energy deposits off the shores of Cyprus, an issue that has strained ties with both Nicosia and Athens.

06 December 2014 12:36

Kazakhstan to significantly increase gas production First Vice Minister of Energy Uzakbai Karabalin said that Kazakhstan would significantly increase gas production and, as a result, become self-sufficient.

05 December 2014 16:01

Kazakhstan mulls ban on energy drinks Kazakhstan may introduce a ban on energy drinks.

29 November 2014 14:11

KazMunaiGas to enhance oil recovery at old oilfields KazMunaiGas, the national oil company of Kazakhstan, presented a new project of enhanced oil recovery at the Annual Caspian Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Astana.

25 November 2014 16:16

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan break fuel for water stalemate, reach energy agreement Heads of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have had talks in Astana and reached a set of important agreements.

17 November 2014 19:14

Scientists from Kazakhstan say their technology can replace solar panels Physicists from Kazakhstan say their new research may result in technologies more efficient than solar panels.

09 November 2014 15:43

A man in Kazakhstan produces energy creating artificial tornados Valentin Nizovkin, a resident of Almaty, has invented yet another energy installation. This time it involves artificial tornadoes to convert wind energy into electricity.

08 November 2014 18:22

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