June 16, Astana, Kazakhstan - Kazakhstan and China are expanding energy cooperation, focusing on renewable energy projects and energy storage technologies.
A forum held as part of the Central Asia-China Summit announced major agreements. These agreements aim to enhance Kazakhstan's energy security and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy.
Key agreements include strategic cooperation in technology localization, the creation of a research and development center, and the launch of a decarbonization fund. China Southern Power Grid will jointly develop projects in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and pumped-hydro energy storage.
Kazakhstan plans to add 32 gigawatts of generation capacity by 2035, with 19 gigawatts from renewables. The country also plans to introduce up to three gigawatts of storage capacity, half of which will be linked to renewable projects.