BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Kazakhstan’s
Samruk-Kazyna, Italy’s Maire S.p.A. and the Italy-Kazakhstan Trade
Association (ACIK) intend to cooperate on the production of
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan.


According to Samruk-Kazyna, the parties signed a memorandum of
understanding aimed at implementing the project during the official
visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to
Belgium.


The document was signed by Chairman of the Management Board of
Samruk-Kazyna Nurlan Zhakupov, CEO of Maire Alessandro Bernini and
Head of ACIK Marco Beretta.


“The document confirms the parties’ intention to jointly develop
and implement a project that will contribute to the development of
a low-carbon economy and strengthen the country’s position in the
market for environmentally friendly aviation fuel,” the company
said.


Several other agreements were also announced during the
visit.


Air Astana and Airbus signed a memorandum of cooperation to
develop aviation technical infrastructure in Kazakhstan. The
agreement provides for the construction of hangar facilities and
expansion of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities
with Airbus support.







Meanwhile, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and France’s Alstom signed an
agreement on servicing 205 KZ6A series electric locomotives planned
for procurement starting from 2029. The project is expected to run
until 2061 and will be implemented in Astana, Arys, Shu and
Almaty.


Kazatomprom, Romania’s Nuclearelectrica and the National
University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest signed a
memorandum of understanding focused on exchanging expertise and
best practices in the nuclear sector, as well as implementing joint
educational programs and workforce development initiatives.


Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu and Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants Limited
(Netherlands/UK) signed a contract to prepare a pre-feasibility
study for the construction of a new oil refinery in Kazakhstan.


In addition, Air Liquide and Silleno announced the signing of an
agreement for the supply and purchase of industrial gases. Under
the project, air separation units for nitrogen production will be
built in the Atyrau region to support the future polyethylene
complex.