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.
