Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Implementation of Major Metallurgical and Petrochemical Projects
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting focused on the implementation of major projects in the metallurgical and petrochemical industries.
Reports were presented by Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev and Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov. Project initiators also spoke, including Vitaly Nesis, CEO of Solidcore Resources; Nail Maganov, CEO of PJSC Tatneft; and Askhat Khasenov, Chairman of the Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas.
Following the instruction of the President, the Government is consistently working to unlock the country’s industrial potential. A list of 17 major projects has been defined, with particular emphasis on high-value-added production.
During the meeting, it was noted that the implementation of large-scale industrial projects in metallurgy and petrochemistry will not only contribute to the growth of the processing sector but also generate stable demand for products and services from domestic producers. The Prime Minister emphasized that this will significantly expand the involvement of local small and medium-sized enterprises in supply chains. "Caspian Energy Media" reports with reference to the Press Service of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
