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Wind in the Sails of Renewables in Kazakhstan

Wind in the Sails of Renewables in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Astana signs yet another wind farm deal, this time with COP28 host UAE’s Masdar for the development of a 1 gigawatt wind power project.

Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox

Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox

By Assel Tutumlu and Farkhod Aminjonov
Why does the energy-rich region experience such frequent power and heating failures?
The Transition to Sustainable Heating in Central Asia Is Critical and Achievable

The Transition to Sustainable Heating in Central Asia Is Critical and Achievable

By Charles Cormier and Jas Singh
A transition to sustainable heating would mean fuel and cost savings, lower emissions, and greater energy independence.

Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap 

Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap 

By Catherine Putz
All three countries have suffered from energy shortages this winter, underscoring the need for new sources across the region.

Can Kazakhstan Become Carbon Neutral by 2060? 

Can Kazakhstan Become Carbon Neutral by 2060? 

By Kamila Auyezova and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
If the necessary policies are implemented, the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 is ambitious, but achievable.

Blackouts Strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

Blackouts Strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
The widespread blackout highlights a series of interconnected and concerning problems relating to reliable energy supplies in the region

Nuclear Energy in Kazakhstan? The Problem of Accountability

Nuclear Energy in Kazakhstan? The Problem of Accountability

By Nazira Kozhanova
In Kazakhstan, the topic of nuclear energy comes wrapped in the legacy of the Semipalatinsk, the Soviet nuclear testing site.
Kazakh President Sets Ambitious Goals for Renewables

Kazakh President Sets Ambitious Goals for Renewables

By Paolo Sorbello
The question for the future development of renewable energy sources is whether the goals are, in fact, too ambitious. 

The Green Steppe? Kazakhstan and Its Green Energy Future

The Green Steppe? Kazakhstan and Its Green Energy Future

By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Can gas and oil-dependent Kazakhstan increase its reliance on greener energy sources?

Some Win, Some Lose as Kazakhstan Gets a $1.1 Billion Check

Some Win, Some Lose as Kazakhstan Gets a $1.1 Billion Check

By Paolo Sorbello
Western companies operating at Karachaganak agreed to pay Kazakhstan $1.1 billion, ending an enduring spat with the government

Kazakhstan's Energy Company Continues to Borrow to Survive

Kazakhstan's Energy Company Continues to Borrow to Survive

By Paolo Sorbello
A recent Eurobond issue piles up on Kazmunaigas' debt, signaling just how dependent Kazakhstan's oil and gas giant is on borrowed capital.
The Real Future of Green Energy in Kazakhstan

The Real Future of Green Energy in Kazakhstan

By Andres Fernandez
Given the dominance of conventional energy resources, are Astana’s green energy reforms merely publicity stunts?

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