Kazakhstan and China Partnership in Renewable Energy Projects
Key Ideas
- Kazakhstan and China are collaborating on 30 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 1,700 kW, showcasing a shift towards a technologically advanced ecosystem.
- Key agreements have been signed with CNPC for projects like expanding the Shymkent Oil Refinery, building a urea production plant, and cooperating on the 'Northern-1' project.
- Efforts are underway to enhance oil pipeline infrastructure in both countries, with a focus on the potential development of hydrogen energy.
- The Ministry of Energy in Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive hydrogen strategy covering production, transportation, and electricity conversion.
Kazakhstan and China are deepening their partnership in renewable energy with 30 projects underway, jointly working on a total capacity of 1,700 kW. The countries are transitioning from traditional raw material exports to fostering a technologically advanced ecosystem. Agreements with CNPC include expanding the Shymkent Oil Refinery, constructing a urea production plant, and collaborating on the 'Northern-1' project. The focus extends to oil pipeline infrastructure improvements and exploring the potential of hydrogen energy. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has greenlit a hydrogen strategy encompassing production, transportation, and electricity conversion. The I Central Asia – China Regional Energy Forum in Astana highlights the commitment to advancing energy cooperation further.