# Kazakhstan energy modernization and export rerouting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kazakhstan-energy-sector-modernization-and-decarbonization
> Updated: 2026-08-09T07:45:20.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Kazakhstan is pursuing a multi-faceted strategy to modernize its energy sector through technological advancement, international cooperation, and infrastructure investment.

In early August 2026, the Ministry of Energy announced an international forum in Astana focused on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies. The event aims to bring together global experts to discuss advanced gas, chemical, and thermal methods, with the goal of signing the Astana Declaration and a roadmap for 2027–2030 to boost recovery rates in mature fields.

Following this, the nation has expanded its focus toward decarbonization and capacity growth. Discussions between state-owned QazaqGaz and China’s SINOPEC have centered on geological exploration and the implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies to support a 2060 carbon neutrality goal. Additionally, the Ministry of Energy is executing 24 investment agreements to add 3.8 GW of energy capacity, targeting solar, wind, hydropower, and hydrogen energy to address aging infrastructure and rising demand.

However, recent disruptions to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) system have forced a shift in export logistics. The Ministry of Energy confirmed that Ukrainian drone attacks on infrastructure linked to the CPC—which handles approximately 80% of Kazakhstan’s exports—have impacted shipments through the Russian port of Novorossiysk. In response, Kazakhstan is rerouting crude oil via the Atyrau-Samara route to Russia and expanding supplies to China. The government is also exploring long-term diversification through southern corridors, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Supsa pipelines. Azerbaijan has indicated readiness to increase its annual intake of Kazakh oil via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan link to 2.2 million metric tons.

## Claims

- Kazakhstan has increased oil exports via the Atyrau-Samara route to Russia and increased supplies to China. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Ukrainian drone attacks on infrastructure linked to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) disrupted oil shipments through the port of Novorossiysk. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kazakhstan is considering the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Supsa pipelines, as well as transit through Azerbaijan via the Caspian Sea, as alternative export routes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Azerbaijan is prepared to increase its annual intake of Kazakhstani crude via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan link to 2.2 million metric tons. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Kazakhstan reroutes oil exports following CPC infrastructure disruptions

Kazakhstan is rerouting oil exports to Russia and China following Ukrainian drone strikes on CPC infrastructure. The nation is also pursuing alternative routes through Azerbaijan and expanding Middle Corridor-t

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-expands-energy-capacity-and-pursues-carbon-capture-cooperation

### 2026-08-07: Kazakhstan schedules Astana forum on enhanced oil recovery methods

Kazakhstan will hold a three‑day Astana forum on enhanced oil recovery (Aug 26‑28, 2026) with international experts to discuss advanced EOR methods, digitalisation and regulatory reforms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-schedules-astana-forum-on-enhanced-oil-recovery-methods

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