ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 26. Kazakhstan and
Russia continue to develop long-term and mutually beneficial
cooperation in the energy sector, which remains one of the key
areas of the strategic partnership between the two countries,
Trend reports via
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy.
The cooperation covers a wide range of fuel and energy
industries, including exploration and production, electric power,
and resource transportation.
According to the ministry, interaction between the профильные
agencies is based on a solid foundation of mutual agreements, while
joint projects continue to demonstrate stable practical
implementation. All working processes are being resolved in a
constructive and оперативный manner.
The sides are paying special attention to energy security, the
sustainable operation of national energy systems, and improving the
efficiency of transport and logistics corridors.
In the oil sector, export routes continue to operate steadily
and without interruption. In particular, the infrastructure of the
Caspian Pipeline Consortium remains a key priority, continuing to
play an important role in ensuring reliable supplies of Kazakh
crude oil to foreign markets.
In the gas sector, cooperation is expanding in hydrocarbon
processing and regional natural gas transit. The dialogue is
contributing to stronger regional energy connectivity and improving
the reliability of energy supplies to consumers.
Parallel operation of the national power grids has also proven
effective. In the electricity sector, cooperation between dispatch
centers is being strengthened to maintain a unified energy balance,
facilitate technical electricity exchanges, and ensure mutual
reliability of power supply.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to pay a state
visit to Kazakhstan on May 27. On May 28, the Eurasian Economic
Forum will be held with the participation of the heads of state of
the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. A meeting of
the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council is set to take place on May
29.
