Caspian Sea

Politics ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discuss cooperation to protect the Caspian Sea

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met with Mukhtar Babayev, the Azerbaijani president’s representative on climate issues. They discussed the Caspian Sea’s environmental state and ways to strengthen cooperation to protect it.

Economy ноябрь 11, 2026

Atyrau hatchery to boost sturgeon production

Once modernization is complete, the Atyrau sturgeon hatchery will be able to raise 7.4 million juveniles a year. Its current capacity is 5 million.

Oil and Gas ноябрь 10, 2026

3D seismic survey underway at Zhylyoy

Zhylyoi Operating is conducting a 3D seismic survey at the Zhylyoy exploration site in Atyrau Region. The project is a partnership between KazMunayGas and China’s CNOOC.

Economy ноябрь 3, 2026

Absheron gas output to reach 6 bcm a year

The project is expected to raise Absheron’s gas production to 6 billion cubic metres a year and condensate output to 47,000 barrels per day. Start-up is planned for 2029.

Economy октябрь 28, 2026

Shymkent refinery expansion discussed

Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov met with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) President Zhou Xinhuai in Astana. They discussed the status of a plan to expand the Shymkent refinery’s annual capacity from 6 million to 12 million tonnes of oil.

Politics октябрь 28, 2026

Mangystau governor meets Russian consul

Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay met Russian Consul General in Aktau Rinat Anderzhanov. They discussed trade and economic ties, the agro-industrial sector, fisheries and environmental issues in the Caspian Sea.

Science & Tech октябрь 15, 2026

Undersea Caspian link goes live

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have launched an undersea fibre-optic communications line across the Caspian Sea. Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev took part in the launch.