ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 17. KazMunayGas
(KMG) Chairman Askhat Khassenov and Almaty International Airport
President Göker Köse have discussed cooperation on jet fuel supply
and infrastructure upgrades, Trend reports via KMG.
The discussions primarily centered on expanding the refueling
capacity and modernizing the fuel storage and delivery systems at
the airport to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic and the
rising number of international and transit flights.
The parties also evaluated the coordination across the supply
chain to enhance operational efficiency and align fuel handling
practices with international standards. It was highlighted that the
collaboration between KMG and TAV Airports Holding has already
resulted in lower jet fuel prices for foreign carriers, thereby
improving the airport's competitiveness and attractiveness to
international airlines.
According to KMG, efforts will continue to upgrade the refueling
infrastructure and strengthen supply mechanisms to support the
ongoing expansion of Almaty International Airport.
In January 2026, the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund
announced a reduction in jet fuel prices for international
airlines, with the new price range falling between $930 and $1,000
per ton, down from the previous rate of $1,200 per ton.
This initiative is designed to bolster Kazakhstan’s appeal as a
transit hub and reinforce its position as a regional aviation
center. Jet fuel for international carriers is provided by
KazMunayGas-Aero, a subsidiary of the KMG.
The implementation of a unified and reduced fuel pricing
structure is expected to attract larger carriers, such as
Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air China, along with major
global cargo operators, to Kazakhstan’s airports.
