Kazakhstan to build polyethylene production plant

An integrated gas chemical complex is set to be built in Kazakhstan. The plan is to produce approximately 22 grades of polyethylene using U.S. technologies, with 40 percent of them being of premium quality. These products will have applications in both industrial sectors and daily life. The world’s most in-demand polymer is also intended for export to foreign markets, including the CIS countries, China, Türkiye, and European states. Today, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed the construction of the complex with the leaders of major global oil and gas chemical companies, namely Sinopec and Sibur. The plant is slated to be built in the territory of a special economic zone by 2029. To implement the project, plans also include the construction of a gas separation complex at the Tengiz field and a main pipeline. The Polyethylene project will give an impetus to the development of the processing industry, with its contribution to the country's GDP estimated to exceed one percent.

“A priority for Kazakhstan is the establishment of high value-added production within the country. The time when we were selling raw materials is passing irreversibly. We are specifically interested in high-tech industries with high added value and will fully support such projects. One of them is our joint Polyethylene project. An important aspect I would like to highlight today is the local content in the project. The government is ready to provide all necessary support. We expect our partners to pay close attention to Kazakhstan’s content in the project,” said Bektenov.