BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. KazMunayGas (KMG)
Chairman Askhat Khassenov and Luca Vignati, Eni’s Upstream
Director, discussed strategic cooperation across Kazakhstan’s major
upstream and energy transition projects, Trend reports via KMG.
The parties reviewed ongoing collaboration within the North
Caspian and Karachaganak projects. Khassenov emphasized the
importance of ensuring the timely implementation of initiatives
aimed at further increasing oil production at the Kashagan field,
one of the country's key growth assets.
The sides also highlighted the strategic significance of the
Karachaganak Expansion Project, which includes the commissioning of
a sixth gas reinjection compressor. The upgrade is expected to help
maintain reservoir pressure and improve oil recovery rates,
supporting long-term production sustainability.
Renewable energy development was another key topic on the
agenda. The partners discussed the construction of a 247 MW hybrid
power plant in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region. As part of the
project, a 50 MW solar power plant was commissioned in Zhanaozen in
2025.
The solar facility generated 11.6 million kWh of electricity
last year, while output reached 31.2 million kWh during the first
five months of the current year. Once operating at full capacity,
the plant is expected to produce approximately 86 million kWh of
clean electricity annually.
Construction and commissioning works are currently underway for
a 120 MW gas-fired power plant, with startup scheduled for later
this year. Preparations are also progressing for the development of
a 77 MW wind power project, further strengthening the region’s
low-carbon energy infrastructure.
