Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting to review progress on implementing the instructions of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev regarding the modernization of existing refineries and the construction of a new fourth oil refinery, which were delivered at an expanded Government session.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of preparations for the heating season was reviewed. Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on the status of these preparations.
During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of preparation for the upcoming heating season was reviewed. Attention was focused on implementing the directives of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to modernize energy and utility infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted heat supply to the population.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of preparations for the upcoming heating season was reviewed. Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev, and the heads of KEGOC and Samruk-Energy reported on the readiness of energy sources, heating networks, coal supplies, and the preparation of social infrastructure, housing and utilities, and engineering networks.
The Government is systematically implementing the instructions of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aimed at large-scale modernization of key sectors of the economy and the social sphere.
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlbek Nalibayev, on the instructions of the Head of the Government, made a working visit to Zhetisu Region, where he familiarized himself with the implementation of major projects in the field of electricity and heat supply, as well as the construction of housing, social, and fire protection infrastructure facilities.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Dr. Peter Lee, the founder of the Hong Kong-based company Full Vision Capital.
Deputy Minister of National Economy Asan Darbayev reported at the Government session on the progress of the implementation of the National Project “Modernization of the Energy and Utility Sectors.”
Uninterrupted provision of thermal and electrical energy to the country’s population is among the most important priorities of the state. In order for the winter period to proceed stably, the Government, represented by the Ministry of Energy and regional akimats, is taking a set of measures that include updating utility networks and strengthening energy security.
During his working visit to the Mangystau Region, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov checked the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions aimed at the comprehensive development of the region, strengthening its energy security, modernizing utility infrastructure, and expanding industrial potential.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with the Party Committee Secretary and President of China Tianying Inc. De Biao Cao. Issues of implementing investment projects in the field of processing and energy utilization of solid household waste were discussed.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on the results of the development of the oil and gas, coal, and electric power industries of the country for the first half of 2026 at a Government session.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhanov reported at the Government session on the prospects for the development of the country’s gas industry.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a series of bilateral meetings with participants of the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia; Clay Neff, President of Chevron Upstream; and Peter Costello, President of Shell plc’s Exploration and Production division.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenev held a series of bilateral meetings with the management of leading international energy companies, participants of the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of implementing the instructions of the Head of State in light of the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan were considered. Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhanov delivered a report on the development of the fuel and energy complex sectors, modernization of generation, and the pace of gasification of regions.