BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22. Russian
petrochemical company SIBUR and the Association of Manufacturers of
Thermal Insulation Materials of Kazakhstan (QAZ IZOL) have signed a
cooperation agreement aimed at expanding the use of modern
synthetic thermal insulation materials in the construction sector
and improving the energy efficiency of buildings, SIBUR
reported.
Under the agreement, the parties plan to promote energy-saving
initiatives, enhance building efficiency, and develop a unified
professional approach to key issues in the insulation materials
market.
SIBUR and QAZ IZOL also agreed to exchange expertise in
regulatory and technical frameworks, building standards, and
technical regulations in the construction industry. In addition,
they will jointly participate in the development and improvement of
regulatory legal acts and industry standards.
Special attention will be given to training and upskilling
specialists in the construction sector, as well as strengthening
cooperation with scientific and educational institutions.
Alexey Sboev, Director of SIBUR’s Construction Division, said
that cooperation with QAZ IZOL will help accelerate the development
of a modern thermal insulation materials market in Kazakhstan,
improve building energy efficiency, and support local
producers.
“We see cooperation with SIBUR as an important stage in the
development of professional interaction between participants of the
thermal insulation materials market in Kazakhstan and Russia.
Today, the industry faces common challenges related to improving
energy efficiency, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and introducing
modern technological solutions. Combining expertise and practical
experience will allow us to address these tasks more effectively
and create new growth opportunities,” said Yerzhan Rakhimov,
President of QAZ IZOL.
SIBUR Holding is one of Russia’s largest integrated
petrochemical companies, founded in 1995.
