Kazakhstan accelerates gas expansion plan

Government invests over $200 million  to extend piped gas to 62.6% of population by 2025

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is ramping up its natural gas infrastructure, aiming to provide piped gas to 62.6% of its population by next year.

The initiative is part of a broader energy expansion strategy to improve domestic supply and enhance distribution networks, Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev announced during a government meeting on Tuesday.

According to Kazinform, the government has allocated over 100 billion tenge ($200 million) for gas sector investments in 2025. 

This includes 65.9 billion tenge ($132 million) from the Republican Budget Commission to support 45 gas infrastructure projects nationwide.

Key developments include the construction of major gas processing plants, notably two at Kashagan with capacities of 1 billion and 2.5 billion cubic meters (m³), and another in Zhanaozen with a 0.9 billion m³ capacity.

The Barkhannaya gas field, which holds 1.5 billion m³ of recoverable reserves, is also set to be commissioned this year.

Infrastructure upgrades are progressing, with the completion of the Finskaya-120 automatic gas distribution station and the Redut–Finskaya-120 gas pipeline branch in the Atyrau region. In the Zhetysu region, 66 settlements—home to 124,000 people—will gain gas access upon the completion of the Taldykorgan-Usharal pipeline later this year.

Additionally, work is set to begin in April on the second line of the main Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent pipeline, a critical project that will strengthen gas supply to central and southern Kazakhstan while extending services to the northern regions.

Looking ahead, Kazakhstan plans to boost oil and gas condensate production by 9.7% in 2025, targeting an output of 96.2 million tons. The expansion of the gas network aligns with the country’s long-term energy strategy, supporting economic growth and enhancing regional energy security.