Kazakhstan aims to boost oil and gas chemical production by 2030
Output in the sector has demonstrated steady growth, increasing from 358,000 tons in 2023 to 619,000 tons in 2025. trend.az »
Kazakhstan - Ïîñëåäíèå íîâîñòè [ Íîâîñòè ñ ôîòî ] | |
Output in the sector has demonstrated steady growth, increasing from 358,000 tons in 2023 to 619,000 tons in 2025. trend.az »
Kazakhstan and China intend to build a metallurgical plant with a capacity of up to 3 million tons of steel per year trend.az »
Currently, about 3,000 licenses for the exploration of solid mineral resources (SMR) have been issued in Kazakhstan, said Iran Sharkhan, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan. trend.az »
Kazakhstan is balancing potential gains from higher oil prices with risks linked to weaker global risk appetite and rising inflationary pressures amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, ING said. trend.az »
With a 4.7 percentage point increase, food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors to yearly inflation. trend.az »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has placed three-year US dollar-denominated bonds on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). trend.az »
Remittances between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan showed a significant increase in 2025, with more funds flowing from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan than vice versa. trend.az »
Ongoing modernization of Kazakhstan’s aging energy infrastructure represents a significant investment opportunity while supporting regional electricity trade and system efficiency. trend.az »
Sustained growth in Kazakhstan’s electricity consumption highlights opportunities for investment in generation capacity and network expansion to support industrial and economic development. trend.az »
Kazakhstan has reported progress in the construction of the Silleno polyethylene plant in the Atyrau region. trend.az »
Expanding power generation and RES capacity could stimulate investment, create jobs, and support Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon economy. trend.az »
The reliance on coal highlights both economic opportunities for renewable energy investment and challenges in diversifying the energy mix to reduce environmental and market risks. trend.az »
Kazakhstan exported 134,400 tons of barley in January 2026, down 6.5% (9,300 tons) compared to December. trend.az »
A final investment decision (FID) on the GPP has not been reached by the project operators, Shell and Eni. In an effort to guarantee the nation's energy independence, the government has started developing its own GPP to handle Karachaganak gas. trend.az »
Dutch banking group ING expects Kazakhstan to begin cutting its policy rate in the third and fourth quarters of 2026. trend.az »
Dutch banking group ING forecasts that Kazakhstan’s inflation will reach 10.9% in 2026. trend.az »
Dutch ING Group expects Kazakhstan’s GDP growth to reach 5% in 2026. trend.az »
The initiatives are aimed at expanding agricultural production, strengthening regional food security, and creating new jobs. trend.az »
The majority of the portfolio is concentrated in sustainable infrastructure projects trend.az »
Kazakhstan’s wholesale and retail trade sectors continue to expand, with notable increases in food and non-food sales across multiple regions. trend.az »
Manufacturing in Kazakhstan is booming in several areas, including construction materials, machinery, metal products, light industries, and the production of rubber and plastics. trend.az »
The share of processed agricultural products in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 70% in 2026, supported by investment and industry diversification. trend.az »
Food and beverage production in Kazakhstan has grown faster than expected, surpassing government forecasts in the first months of the year. trend.az »
Kazakhstan's Astana recorded year-on-year growth in industrial production in January, driven by an increase in manufacturing, while the utilities and waste management sectors posted declines. trend.az »
In 2025, Kazakhstan secured second place in sunflower oil exports to China. trend.az »
Investment in the economy of the Turkestan region reached 1.7 trillion tenge (about $3.44 billion) in 2025. trend.az »
The UPT money transfer system experienced a significant reduction in outbound transaction volume from Kazakhstan in January 2026. trend.az »
Kazakhstan reported a noticeable contraction in outbound money transfers via MoneyGram in January 2026. trend.az »
In January 2026, Kazakhstan processed a total of 15,310 inbound money transfers through the Western Union. trend.az »
The volume of outbound remittances from Kazakhstan via Western Union declined in January 2026. trend.az »
Inbound remittances to Kazakhstan through the UPT system remained relatively stable in terms of total value during January 2026 trend.az »
Initial construction work on the new combined heat and power plant in Kokshetau, including installation of a power transformer and temporary roads, has been completed trend.az »
Cash withdrawal activity using MasterCard in Kazakhstan has seen a notable decline in January 2026. trend.az »
The flow of inbound money transfers to Kazakhstan through Zolotaya Korona took a nosedive in early 2026. trend.az »
The activity of cash withdrawals via Visa cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a downturn in both the frequency of transactions and the overall amount. trend.az »
The volume and number of cashless transactions via Visa in Kazakhstan showed steady growth in early 2026. trend.az »
Digital payment activity through UnionPay in Kazakhstan has taken a turn for the worse, marked by a drop in both the number of transactions and how often they occur. trend.az »
The utilization of UnionPay cards for cash withdrawals in Kazakhstan has experienced a significant downturn. trend.az »
In January 2026, Zolotaya Korona maintained its position as the leading money transfer system in Kazakhstan, though it saw a significant decrease in both volume and transaction count compared to December 2025. trend.az »
A total of 25 new promising blocks will be included in Kazakhstan’s gas exploration program in 2026. trend.az »
In areas where reserves of inert materials are scarce, large industrial enterprises are turning to technogenic mineral waste as a viable alternative. trend.az »
The circulation of UnionPay cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a notable decline, largely due to a steep decrease in the issuance of debit cards. trend.az »
The utilization of MasterCard cards in Kazakhstan has seen a downturn, primarily attributed to a decrease in debit card transactions. trend.az »
Visa remains at the forefront of Kazakhstan’s payment card market. As of February 1, 2026, the tally of Visa cards in circulation in Kazakhstan hit a whopping 41.69 million cards. trend.az »
While the overall number of MasterCard cards in circulation in Kazakhstan has decreased, the credit card segment is experiencing substantial growth. trend.az »
Active usage of UnionPay cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a downward trend, reflecting a decrease in the number of operational debit cards. trend.az »
Kazakhstan sold foreign currency from its National Fund to support budget transfers, while the tenge strengthened and trading activity on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange increased. trend.az »
Kazakhstan and the Asian Development Bank have reached an agreement on 15 initiatives for the period of 2026–2029, emphasizing connectivity, resilience, infrastructure, and the advancement of the private sector. trend.az »
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Kazakhstan's Kcell mobile operator have struck a deal on a tenge-denominated loan to speed up Kazakhstan’s digital transformation. trend.az »
Kazakhstan exported 76.032 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals in 2025. trend.az »