Kazakhstan and US energy ministers discuss joint projects and impact of sanctions on Kazakh oil exportsKazakhstan’s Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev met with Secretary for the US Department of Energy Chris Wright to discuss joint projects in the oil and gas sector, as well as the impact of sanctions on the stability of Kazakh oil supplies to global markets, according to a statement released by the Kazakh Ministry of Energy.The meeting took place during the international energy conference CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, USA.“The discussions focused on the implementation of joint oil and gas projects, the development of a strategic energy dialogue between the two countries, as well as the diversification of energy supplies and the cooperation in green energy initiatives,” the statement says.The ministers reviewed the progress of major projects such as Kashagan, Tengiz, and Karachaganak, with the Kazakh side emphasizing the importance of attracting American investments and technologies to these ventures.Within the framework of the strategic energy dialogue, the parties also explored opportunities for collaboration in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing renewable energy sources, advancing civil nuclear energy, and extracting critical materials. “Kazakhstan expressed interest in the US best practices in development and operation of small modular reactors (SMRs),” the statement said.Special attention was given to the diversification of transportation routes for Kazakh oil. Minister Satkaliyev highlighted the significance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) and expressed hope for US support in its further development.The ministers also addressed the impact of sanctions on the stability of Kazakh oil supplies to global markets."Kazakhstan and the United States are strategic partners in the energy sector. We highly value our cooperation and see great potential for its further expansion, including in green energy and new technologies. I am confident that, through joint efforts, we can contribute to global energy security and sustainable development," Satkaliyev is quoted as saying.The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) is an international transport corridor that runs through China, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia to Turkey and Europe. (ICE ALMATY)

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