ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 4. Chairman of the
Board of KazMunayGas, Askhat Khassenov, and a Japanese delegation
led by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Arfiya Eri
discussed potential supplies of Kazakh oil to Japan on mutually
beneficial terms, Trend reports via KMG.
During the meeting held in Astana, the parties reviewed
prospects for cooperation in geological exploration. Khassenov
noted that KazMunayGas is currently implementing a large-scale
exploration program.
The sides also considered potential cooperation in methane
emission reduction. KazMunayGas expressed strategic interest in
implementing relevant projects under the Joint Crediting Mechanism
(JCM) between Kazakhstan and Japan.
Khassenov emphasized that the expansion of cooperation with
Japanese companies is of particular importance for the introduction
of advanced technologies and best practices in decarbonization and
sustainable development.
Following the meeting, the sides confirmed their readiness to
further broaden cooperation across all key areas.
Earlier, in March 2026, a meeting was held in Astana between
Talgat Karashev, Director of the Department of International
Cooperation at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy, and Hidehiko Ishii,
Director for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus at Japan’s
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). During the meeting,
the Japanese side was informed of Kazakhstan’s interest in adopting
Japan’s advanced experience in energy efficiency, hydrogen
technologies, and deep hydrocarbon processing.
