China to launch second space laboratory: Xinhua
China will launch its second space lab as the country works towards setting up its own space station, among several ambitious goals.
More than a billion stars mapped in Milky Way: ESA
The Gaia space probe, launched in December 2013, has mapped more than a billion stars in the Milky Way.
Japan loses track of pricey black hole satellite
Dozens of space scientists are desperately scouring the skies after losing track of a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar Japanese satellite that was sent to study black holes.
SpaceX satellite launch succeeds, but rocket crash lands
SpaceX launched a communications satellite to an orbit but failed to land the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on an ocean platform.
New CEO appointed at Kazmunaigas EP
Kurmangazy Iskaziev has been appointed the new General Director (CEO) of the Kazmunaigas Exploration and Production
CEO of KazMunayGas Exploration Production resigns
General Director of KazMunayGas Exploration Production JSC (KMG EP) Abat Nurseitov has resigned from his post.
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.
Board of Directors of KazMunaiGas EP changes
The Board of Directors of KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production (KMG EP) has changed following the extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders.
Kazakhstan must find new oil and gas fields: Senator
Senator Lyazzat Kiinov said Kazakhstan had to invest into oil and gas exploration since the remaning natural reserves would soon be depleted.
Explosion in Almaty college: Why was the grenade real?
An explosion of a grenade in Almaty college in southern Kazakhstan killed a student. It also injured 12 others, some of whom remain in critical condition. But how could a real grenade replace a model in a basic military training classroom?
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.
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover reaches 'far frontier'
NASA's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover has reached the base of the Martian mountain it aims to explore and should start drilling rocks there soon.
Inuit village sues to block oil surveys in Canada's Arctic
A small Inuit village in the Canadian Arctic sued to block offshore exploration for oil, involving noisy air-cannon surveys it says threaten marine wildlife.
Norway removes Greenpeace ship from contested Arctic drill site
Norwegian coastguards on Friday removed a Greenpeace ship from a controversial Arctic drilling site where it was trying to prevent oil explorations, the environmentalist group said.
Spain okays Repsol plan for Canary Islands exploration
The Spanish government on Thursday gave oil giant Repsol the green light to explore for oil and gas off the coast of the Canary Islands, a move that environmental groups described as "unjustifiable".
Kazakhstan to announce bidding contests for geological exploration at 8-9 oil blocks this year
Last year after a moratorium on geological exploration was lifted Kazakhstan held bidding contests for geological exploration at 3 oil blocks.
KazMunaiGas to invest $4.5 billion into geological exploration in 2014-2019
By 2022 the Company’s proven recoverable reserves of oil and condensed gas should make up 1.413 billion tons as compared to 789.6 million tons as of the end of 2013.
Explorers reach Mawson's Huts in Antarctica
Two Australian explorers have battled dangerous sea ice to reach the historic Mawson's Huts in Antarctica which have been isolated for years by a giant iceberg blocking the route in, officials said Friday.
Chevron resumes shale work in Romania despite protest
Chevron said Sunday it has restarted work on its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend the operation.
40 subsurface use contracts to be terminated in Kazakhstan
Around 40 contracts on subsurface use will be terminated in Kazakhstan by the end of the year.
