Kazakhstan energy

Faced with climate disasters at home, Kazakhstan is accepting clean energy as a necessity, not just an ambition.

The hydropower project in Kyrgyzstan has tapped into the region’s thirst for cooperation.

Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a largely one-sided positive view of the referendum, making the victory of the “yes” camp unsurprising. 

Branded as the “first” gathering of the region’s energy ministers, the meeting resulted in a jint communique promising further cooperation in the energy sphere.

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.

Why does the energy-rich region experience such frequent power and heating failures?

A transition to sustainable heating would mean fuel and cost savings, lower emissions, and greater energy independence.

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

If the necessary policies are implemented, the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 is ambitious, but achievable.

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

In Kazakhstan, the topic of nuclear energy comes wrapped in the legacy of the Semipalatinsk, the Soviet nuclear testing site.

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

Can gas and oil-dependent Kazakhstan increase its reliance on greener energy sources?

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

A recent Eurobond issue piles up on Kazmunaigas' debt, signaling just how dependent Kazakhstan's oil and gas giant is on borrowed capital.

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

OPEC and major non-OPEC producers agreed to extend the December 2016 production cut deal through 2018.

For the past month, lack of gasoline, price increases, and public discontent highlighted Kazakhstan's infrastructural and institutional impasse.

Mixed reporting casts doubt on how seriously Astana takes its oil production cut promises.

Astana will face a number of practical and political issues in promoting renewable energy sources.

The promise was symbolic, anyway.

OPEC promises a plan November 30, but in the meantime members and non-members dither on cuts and freezes.

The investment looks to capitalize on lower costs and bet on future demand.

At least Astana will be in the room where it happens.