Kazakhstan, China intend to expand energy cooperation

Kazakhstan, China intend to expand energy cooperation

Kazakhstan and China aim to deepen investment cooperation in the energy sector. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed joint projects with Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Dai Houliang. The parties gave special attention to the project to increase the production capacity of the Shymkent Oil Refinery. Thus, the expansion of the Kenkiyak-Atyrau and Kenkiyak-Kumkol oil pipelines was considered. To this end, experts from both countries are conducting the necessary calculations. Olzhas Bektenov and Dai Houliang highlighted the successful implementation of the joint project for the construction and commissioning of the first line of the Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent gas pipeline and identified prospects for further enhancing cooperation in the gas sector.