Kazakhstan Taps 33Bln Tons Of Coal Reserves To Anchor New Project
According to the minister, Kazakhstan ranks 10th globally in terms of coal reserves. He emphasized that Kazakhstan's coal industry plays a key role in ensuring the country's energy security.
“The largest coal deposits are concentrated in two key regions of Central Kazakhstan, including the Karaganda coal basin and the Turgay coal basin, with major fields such as Shubarkol and Zhalyn. In the northeastern region, key assets include the Ekibastuz coal basin, the Maikuben coal basin, and the Karazhyra deposit,” Akkenzhenov said.
Following the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's directive to grant coal generation the status of a national project, the government approved the national project“Development of Coal Generation” on March 20, 2026.
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