A total of 5.526 million tonnes of oil moved through the Kenkiyak–Atyrau trunk pipeline system in the first 10 months of 2026. Exports reached 847,000 tonnes, up 29% from the same period in 2025.
Kazakhstan’s real GDP grew 4.5% year on year in January–October 2026, according to preliminary data. Manufacturing rose 9.3%, while construction grew 13.1%.
KazMunayGas Chairman Askhat Khasenov met Chevron President of Upstream Clay Neff in Washington. They discussed the development of Tengiz, exploration cooperation and hydrocarbon transportation.
Vitol has moved its forecast for peak oil demand to the mid-2030s. The company says global demand could reach around 112 million barrels per day at its height.
Government and business representatives from Kazakhstan and the United States attended the forum. They discussed investment cooperation, joint projects and the development of strategic sectors.
Kazakhstan and US business representatives met in Washington to discuss trade and investment cooperation. The sides signed a number of agreements in priority areas.
Shymkent held a celebration for Ordabasy after the club won the Kazakhstan league and cup in the same season for the first time. The team will represent Kazakhstan in next season’s UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.
Consumer property rights worth more than 2.17 billion tenge were restored in Kazakhstan in the first nine months of 2026. Retail trade accounted for the largest share of complaints.
KazTransOil CEO Arman Kassenov met Chevron Eurasia Commercial General Manager Hafiz Nasar in Astana. The talks covered oil transportation and prospects for expanding export routes.
Kazakhstan has been invited to join the Consultative Council of the World Peace parliamentary group at Brazil’s Federal Senate. The Brazilian side cited the country’s contribution to international security and dialogue.
Astana police have urged motorists to replace summer tyres with winter ones ahead of expected worsening weather. From December 1 to February 28, cars and light trucks must not be driven without winter tyres.
SOCAR and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.) have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum in Shanghai. The companies plan to share information on supplier resources and work on supply chain management strategies.
Sleet and snow are expected overnight and in the morning in several regions of Kazakhstan, with icy conditions in some areas. Drivers are advised to take extra care and check their tires.
Kazakhstan’s president sent a telegram of condolences to the president of Poland, Akorda said. The statement did not specify the reason for the message.