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Energy security cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan

The European Union highly values its dynamically developing partnership with Kazakhstan, which is a strategic EU energy partner in the region. Over the years wehave made solid progress, mutually  benefiting from the EU-Kazakhstan  Memorandum of Understanding on  Co-operation in the field of Energy,  discussions on energy in the part-nership and co-operation framework, a series of EU-Kazakhstan  nuclear co-operation agreements,  energy assistance projects, including the INOGATE programme, as  well as co-operation in the areas of  clean coal, energy efficiency, and  renewables.

(Re)Thinking conceptually about Energy Security: Energy Insecurity in Eurasia as Politico-Economic Structural Diversity

Energy security is a matter of serious concern across Europe and the countries of Eurasia. Of course, the perspectives of states in these regions can differ somewhat on what constitutes energy security. For EU member states like Germany or the United Kingdom, energy security is about security of supply and keeping energy prices below a level that causes social and economic harm.

Kazakhstan: Between CES and China

Three former Soviet republics – Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus – enter the second decade of the 21st century in new conditions: in the conditions of the integration union being formed on the basis of mutually beneficial economic partnership. At that time when the Customs Union was formed, almost the whole world economy was in a state of financial crisis. This was also was one of the main reasons for activization of integration processes between our countries.

The Country’s Black Gold

According to BP Statistical Review of World Energy, by the confirmed oil reserves as of June 2011, Kazakhstan today is the world’s 9th largest country and it has all grounds to expect their increase in future given the estimates of our geological stocks and a large-scale geological study.

Meeting Global Energy Challenges - A Chevron Eurasia Perspective

From independence to this very day Chevron is very proud to have witnessed the growing role of Kazakhstan on the world stage. Indeed, these past 20 years have been exciting times for Kazakhstan, our company and our industry and it’s been a tremendous and rewarding experience to contribute to the country’s nation building and to lead one of the most significant and successful partnerships in the region.

Kairgeldy Kabyldin, KazMunayGas: Our goal is to be among the 30 largest oil and gas companies in the world

In early September, Kazakhstan marked three important dates with much fanfare: the 100-year anniversary since the start of production at Dossor Field, 50 years of Mangystau oil and the 25th anniversary of Kumkol field.

With a history in the oil and gas industry of over 110 years, today Kazakhstan is one of the top ten leading countries in terms of hydrocarbon reserves, while it takes 16th place in terms of production.

The Oil Chronicle

Zhaikmunai LP, engaged in oil and gas production in the northwest of Kazakhstan, completed construction of a gas refinery.

According to the press- release, the working commission consisting of the representatives of Zhaikmunai, its contractor KazStroyService (KSS), general developer of the project NIPINefteGas and seven state departments of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took an official decision that the plant’s construction is completed in accordance with the Kazakhstan standards and is ready to be submitted to the state acceptance commission for a final acceptance.

Fears are Groundless, Partnership is Mutually Beneficial About the so-called «Chinese threat» to the Kazakhstan’s oil and gas assets

Recently, the question is actively exaggerated in the press on the increased share of China in the development of Kazakhstan’s hydrocarbon resources and about the ostensible sale of natural bowels to the detriment of our republic’s interests.

In many respects, the underlying reason for the rousing interest is characterized by extreme politicization in the sphere of economic activity that always negatively affects its efficiency.