ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 28. Kazakhstan, in collaboration with China, is discussing the possibility of expanding the transit of natural uranium through Chinese territory to third countries, Trend reports.
This issue was the focus of the 13th meeting of the Kazakh-Chinese Subcommission on Energy Cooperation, held in Astana. The meeting was attended by the Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, Alibek Zhamauov, and the Deputy Director of the State Energy Administration of the People's Republic of China, Ren Jingdong, as well as representatives from the ministries and agencies of both countries.
Vice Minister Zhamauov emphasized that under the leadership of the heads of both states, the Kazakhstan-China strategic partnership continues to develop successfully, including in the energy sector.
"Our cooperation in the energy sector is a vivid example of
successful interaction within the framework of the 'One Belt, One
Road' initiative. It contributes to the sustainable development of
both countries, strengthens energy security, and creates new
opportunities for our peoples," said Zhamauov.
The meeting also discussed projects for the construction of a 160
MW combined-cycle power plant at the MAEK site, as well as ongoing
work to expand the Kazakhstan-China oil pipeline, including the
Atyrau-Kenkiyak and Kenkiyak-Kumkol sections.
Furthermore, it was stated that cooperation in the gas sector is also progressing well. Kazakhstan continues to export natural gas to China via the "Central Asia-China" gas pipeline, enhancing regional energy security. Kazakhstan also plays an important role in the transit of gas from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to China.
As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to hold the 14th meeting of the Energy Cooperation Subcommittee in China in 2025.
To note, Kazakhstan is actively cooperating with China across various sectors. Currently, 26 renewable energy projects involving Chinese companies are being implemented in Kazakhstan, with a total capacity of 1,140.85 MW.