ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 5. Kazakhstan’s
Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, and the UK’s ambassador to
Kazakhstan, Sally Axworthy, have discussed strengthening the
strategic partnership in the oil and gas sector, Trend reports, citing the
Kazakh Ministry of Energy.
The talks also focused on enhancing joint efforts toward
environmental sustainability.
Akkenzhenov highlighted the significant contribution of British
companies Shell and BP to the development of Kazakhstan’s energy
potential. He reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to expand
cooperation, stressing the importance of moving beyond traditional
extraction models toward the adoption of innovative
technologies.
It was noted that key areas of cooperation include the
development of hydrogen energy, implementation of smart grids, and
improving the energy efficiency of industrial facilities.
“Kazakhstan is ready to broaden the horizons of its partnership
with London. Our interest spans the entire value chain—from raw
material extraction to the development of renewable energy sources
and increased energy efficiency. Today’s meeting lays the
groundwork for deep technological exchange between our countries,”
Akkenzhenov said.
The parties engaged in discussions regarding the execution of
the Global Methane Pledge as part of the climate agenda. Kazakhstan
is carrying out systematic efforts to reduce methane emissions in
the oil and gas and coal industries, including by attracting
international expertise and investments to modernize equipment.
By 2030, the share of renewable energy sources in Kazakhstan’s
energy mix is expected to reach 15%. Alongside the expansion of
green generation, Kazakhstan is introducing clean coal principles
aimed at significantly reducing harmful emissions while ensuring
the stable operation of the coal industry.
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