Kazakhstan Expands Oil and Gas Chemical Production: Which Projects Are Planned

Source: Kazinform · October 22, 2026, 05:37

Kazakhstan is developing new oil and gas chemical facilities designed to increase the output of polyethylene, butadiene and alkylate. The projects are also intended to strengthen the raw material base of the country's domestic processing enterprises.

According to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as reported by Kazinform, the volume of oil and gas chemical products produced in the country reached 619 thousand tonnes by the end of 2025. This represents an increase of 73 percent compared with 2023.

The report does not specify timelines or investment amounts for the projects. The figures refer to the total output of oil and gas chemical products across the country.

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