Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov introduced the new head of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akkenzhenov Yerlan, appointed to the post by the Decree of the Head of State.

The Head of the Government thanked Almassadam Satkaliyev for his contribution in the spheres of oil and gas, oil and gas chemical industry, energy and wished success in further activities as Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Atomic Energy.

During the presentation of the new Minister, the great experience of Yerlan Akkenzhenov in the field of oil and gas, including in the processing and transport of oil products, was noted.

Prime Minister stressed that the Head of State had set a goal on large-scale renewal of energy infrastructure of the country.

The staff of the Ministry of Energy, headed by the new Minister, has set tasks for the implementation of strategic projects, including the construction of three thermal power plants, Ekibastuz GRES-3, completion of integration of power networks of the Western zone with the Unified Power System of the country and commissioning of additional power capacities.

In addition, priority areas of work were outlined to fulfil the President's instructions regarding the expansion of oil and gas projects, timely implementation of projects for the construction of gas processing plants, ensuring stability in the production of petroleum products and providing them to the domestic market.

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