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French TotalEnergies approves $ 1.2 billion renewable energy investment in Kazakhstan
French energy company TotalEnergies has taken the final investment decision to invest $ 1.2 billion in the Mirny onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kazakhstan. Located in southeastern Kazakhstan, the project will combine a 1 GW onshore wind farm with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system, providing enough renewable electricity to supply approximately 1 million people.
Aug 111 min read


Ertis Pressure Oxidation (POX) Hydrometallurgical Complex, Kazakhstan
The Ertis Pressure Oxidation (POX) Hydrometallurgical Complex is a landmark gold-processing project being developed in the Pavlodar Region of Kazakhstan. Sponsored by Solidcore Resources through its subsidiary, the Ertis Hydrometallurgical Plant, the project represents the first large-scale facility in Kazakhstan and Central Asia dedicated to the processing of refractory gold concentrates.
Aug 101 min read


Tengiz Gas Separation Complex (GSC), Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex (GSC) is a strategically important petrochemical infrastructure project being developed in the Atyrau Region of Kazakhstan. The project is being implemented by KMG PetroChem, a subsidiary of the national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), and represents a critical component in the development of Kazakhstan’s integrated petrochemical value chain.
Aug 72 min read


Shymkent Oil Refinery Expansion Project, Kazakhstan
The Shymkent Oil Refinery Expansion Project is a major strategic investment aimed at significantly increasing Kazakhstan’s domestic oil refining capacity and strengthening the country’s energy security. Located in the city of Shymkent, the project will expand the refinery’s processing capacity from approximately 6 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes of crude oil per year.
Aug 62 min read


National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan continues to develop the National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark (NIPT), a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) established to support the growth of the country’s petrochemical industry, attract investment, and create advanced manufacturing facilities based on the deep processing of hydrocarbon resources. Located in the Atyrau Region, the SEZ serves as a dedicated industrial platform for the development of chemical and petrochemical production.
Aug 61 min read


Kazakhstan launches $ 20 billion energy transition platform to accelerate renewable investment
Kazakhstan has launched the QaJET (Just Energy Transition Investment Platform) in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), marking a major step in the country's transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system. The initiative aims to mobilize $ 20 billion in public and private investment to deploy 10 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity by 2035, helping Kazakhstan reduce its dependence on coal.
Aug 51 min read


Kazakhstan approves plan to attract $ 150 billion in Foreign Direct Investment by 2029
Kazakhstan has approved a new Investment Policy Concept for 2024–2029 aimed at attracting at least $ 150 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI). The strategy forms part of the country's broader economic development agenda and seeks to improve Kazakhstan's investment climate, increase investment in fixed capital, and diversify the economy beyond traditional extractive industries. The government also aims to maintain annual net FDI inflows at no less than 2% of GDP while
Aug 52 min read


Kazakhstan and China advance $ 1.2 billion steel mill project
Kazakhstan and China are advancing a major $ 1.2 billion investment project to build a new steel mill in Kazakhstan in partnership with China’s Fujian Hengwang Investment. The facility will expand Kazakhstan’s steel production capacity, support industrial development, and strengthen the country’s position as a regional manufacturing hub. With a planned capacity of up to 3 million tonnes of steel per year, the project is expected to meet growing domestic demand and create new
Aug 41 min read


East Star and Endeavour Mining launch $ 25 million gold exploration joint venture in Kazakhstan
East Star Resources has signed a strategic earn-in and joint venture agreement with Endeavour Exploration, a subsidiary of global gold producer Endeavour Mining, to accelerate gold exploration across Kazakhstan. Under the agreement, Endeavour has committed more than $ 25 million in staged investments, allowing it to earn up to an 80% interest in a newly established joint venture focused on developing large-scale gold discoveries in the country.
Aug 31 min read


Zijin Mining to acquire Kazakhstan's Raygorodok gold mine for $ 1.2 billion
Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining has agreed to acquire Kazakhstan's Raygorodok Gold Mine for $ 1.2 billion, marking it Zijin's first major investment in Kazakhstan. Located in northern Kazakhstan, the mine is one of Central Asia's largest and most technologically advanced gold operations. The acquisition supports Zijin's strategy of becoming one of the world's top three gold producers by 2028.
Jul 311 min read


Chinese company Suzhou Hunan New Materials to invest up to $ 150 million in chromium processing project in Kazakhstan
Chinese company Suzhou Hunan New Materials plans to invest up to $ 150 million in a chromium processing project in Kazakhstan's Aktobe Region. The investment follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the Aktobe regional administration and Suzhou Hunan New Materials.
Jul 301 min read


Carlsberg to invest $ 344 million in new beverage plant in Kazakhstan
Danish brewing company Carlsberg Group will invest $ 344 million to build a state-of-the-art soft drink production facility in Boraldai, Ili District, Almaty Region, reinforcing Kazakhstan's position as the company's Central Asian hub. The project is expected to make Kazakhstan one of Carlsberg's five largest global markets, serving a regional consumer base of up to 80 million people across Central Asia.
Jul 281 min read


Butadiene and its derivatives production plant, Kazakhstan
The Butadiene and its derivatives production plant is a strategic petrochemical project being developed in the Atyrau Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project aims to establish domestic production of butadiene and high-value downstream petrochemical products, supporting Kazakhstan's industrial diversification strategy and the development of an integrated petrochemical cluster in western Kazakhstan.
Jul 242 min read


Atyrau Polyethylene Project, Kazakhstan
The Atyrau Polyethylene Project is one of the largest petrochemical investments in Central Asia and a cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s strategy to develop a world-class downstream petrochemical industry. The project is being implemented within the National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark Special Economic Zone in the Atyrau Region and is operated by Silleno, a consortium comprising KazMunayGas, SIBUR, Sinopec, and KMG PetroChem.
Jul 232 min read


Alstom invests € 50 million to expand Kazakhstan's rail network and strengthen Europe-Asia connectivity
Alstom is accelerating a € 50 million investment programme to expand its rail services network in Kazakhstan, reinforcing the country's position as one of the most important transport corridors linking Europe and Asia. Kazakhstan plays a strategic role in connecting East and West through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor), which has become increasingly important for trade and supply chains between the two continents.
Jul 212 min read


Alatau: Kazakhstan's $ 20 billion city of the future
Alatau is one of Kazakhstan's most ambitious urban development projects and represents a major step in the country's long-term strategy of economic diversification, technological advancement, and regional development. Located near Almaty, the new city is being designed as a modern, smart, and sustainable urban centre that aims to become a regional hub for innovation, business, education, and tourism.
Jul 163 min read


Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is a leading regional financial hub located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Established to promote investment, economic diversification, and financial development, the Centre serves as a platform connecting the economies of Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Western China, Mongolia, the Middle East, and Europe. The AIFC was established in 2015 to create a favourable environment for attracting investment and
Jul 163 min read


Navigator Group establishes NavInvest Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan – Navigator Consulting & Innovation Partners Ltd., in association with Naventa Group, is pleased to announce the establishment of NavInvest Kazakhstan, a new investment intelligence and advisory platform dedicated to supporting investment, enterprise development, and international business in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The establishment of NavInvest Kazakhstan reflects our long-term confidence in Kazakhstan's economic future and its increasingly important
Jul 142 min read
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