ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 31. KazMunayGas is
implementing a number of projects aimed at reducing its carbon
footprint and developing low-carbon technologies, Chairman of the
Management Board of KazMunayGas Askhat Khassenov said at a
government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh government.
He noted that the company has established an experimental
facility for the production of green hydrogen based on renewable
energy sources.
At the same time, research is underway to develop alloys for
hydrogen storage and transportation. Currently, a hydrogen content
level of 0.8% by mass of the alloy has been achieved, confirming
the feasibility of its practical application.
"The company is also analyzing international experience in the
use of hydrogen in energy, including its application in fuel cells
and blending with natural gas. In addition, a digital platform for
hydrogen potential assessment has been developed, enabling
evaluation of resource capacity, infrastructure capabilities, and
economic efficiency of projects across different regions,"
Khassenov said.
The chairman added that as part of the development of cleaner
fuels, KazMunayGas, together with Kaz Food Products, is
implementing a project to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
based on bioethanol. Commencement of engineering and design
operations, as he noted, is anticipated within the current
year.
Furthermore, in cooperation with China National Petroleum
Corporation, a urea production project with a capacity of 800,000
tons per year is being implemented in the Aktobe region, with
commissioning planned by 2029.
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