Kazakhstan unveils $15bn petrochemical investment plan
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Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry discussed a $15 billion investment portfolio for petrochemical projects through 2030 at a public council meeting on July 22. The ministry is drafting a law on the petrochemical industry to improve the investment climate. Key projects include a polyethylene plant and a gas separation complex.
Investment Portfolio
The Energy Ministry reported a total investment portfolio of about $15 billion for petrochemical projects at the July 22 public council meeting chaired by Zhakyp Khairushev. Vice Minister Sanzhar Zharkeshov and ministry officials attended. The ministry is drafting a law on the petrochemical industry to create favorable conditions for attracting investors.
Key Projects
Participants were briefed on progress of key projects including a polyethylene plant, a gas separation complex, and facilities for butadiene, alkylate, polyethylene terephthalate, and carbamide production. These aim to establish a modern high-tech petrochemical cluster in Kazakhstan.
2025 Output
In 2025, Kazakhstan produced 426,300 tonnes of polypropylene, 42,500 tonnes of lubricants, 53,700 tonnes of MTBE, 61,100 tonnes of paraxylene, and 35,400 tonnes of benzene. Total petrochemical output exceeded 600,000 tonnes.
What's Next
The draft law on the petrochemical industry is under development and will be submitted for parliamentary consideration. It remains unclear when the law will be adopted and whether it will sufficiently address investor concerns.
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Kazakhstan unveils $15bn petrochemical investment plan
