Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with Li Wei, Chairman of the Board of Shandong Energy Group to discuss a major energy sector collaboration involving the construction of a coal chemical plant in Kazakhstan.
Central to the talks was the joint project between QazaqGaz and Shandong Energy Group to build a coal gasification plant in the Karaganda region. The facility is expected to have a production capacity of 2bn cubic meters of gas per year. Once operational, the plant will play a key role in advancing Kazakhstan's coal chemical industry and is projected to create 1,500 permanent jobs.
Prime Minister Bektenov highlighted Kazakhstan’s commitment to expanding cooperation with China in coal chemistry and other strategic sectors.
“The Government of Kazakhstan attaches great importance to strengthening ties with the People’s Republic of China in energy and industrial development,” he said.
Chairman Li Wei confirmed Shandong Energy Group’s strong interest in investing in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. He noted that the project aligns with the company’s long-term strategy to support industrial development through clean coal technologies and international partnerships.
In addition to job creation, the new facility is expected to enhance Kazakhstan’s export capacity, introduce advanced technologies, and support broader economic diversification.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing dialogue and accelerating the implementation of joint projects.
Shandong Energy Group is one of China’s leading energy enterprises, with extensive operations in coal mining and coal-based chemical production. The company produces key products such as urea and methanol and operates 608 subsidiaries in China and 17 countries globally.
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