Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia to approve a National Plan aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from its aviation sector, the Ministry of Transport announced. The plan is a step in addressing the environmental challenges posed by aviation and supporting global efforts to combat climate change.
Key components of the plan include Kazakhstan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) global Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This scheme aims to neutralize the growth of aviation CO2 emissions through carbon offset programs, contributing to the international fight against climate change.
In addition to joining CORSIA, Kazakhstan is focusing on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The country’s leading fuel producer, KazMunayGas, has partnered with Air Astana, the largest airline, to explore the possibility of SAF production in Kazakhstan.
The Pavlodar Free Economic Zone has been identified as the most suitable location for this initiative. Plans are underway to establish an autonomous SAF production plant using bioethanol, providing a greener alternative to conventional aviation fuel.
As part of its SAF implementation efforts, Kazakhstan is also preparing to begin the production of Jet A-1 fuel, which meets Western environmental standards. This will take place at facilities in Pavlodar, Shymkent, and Atyrau. The Jet A-1 fuel will be blended with SAF to further reduce aviation emissions. Kazakhstan’s major airports in Almaty and Astana are already upgrading their refueling infrastructure to accommodate this new fuel type.
The adoption of this plan is part of Kazakhstan’s broader commitment to fulfilling international climate change agreements.
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