ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 23. Kazakhstan’s
Vice Minister of Energy Sanzhar Zharkeshov held talks with
representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S.
Embassy, David Wilbor and Gordon Tate, on energy cooperation,
Trend reports via the
country's Ministry of Energy.
Zharkeshov outlined Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities in oil and
gas development, highlighting the role of major upstream projects
in supporting economic growth and ensuring national energy
security.
The sides also discussed cooperation in the coal sector,
including the development of coal chemistry. Particular attention
was paid to the potential use of modern coal processing
technologies, improving production efficiency, and reducing
environmental impact.
In addition, the participants emphasized the importance of the
Kazakhstan-US Strategic Energy Dialogue (SED) as a key platform for
expert engagement, exchange of best practices, and coordination on
energy policy issues.
In November 2025, following the visit of President of Kazakhstan
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the U.S., 29 agreements were signed with a
total value of approximately $17 billion, covering the industry,
energy, digitalization, education, and innovation sectors. More
than 600 American companies do business in Kazakhstan. American
companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil, are key partners of
Kazakhstan in the Tengiz, Karachaganak, and Kashagan oil
fields.
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