1.9 C
Belgrade
Supported byspot_img
spot_img

U.S. and Kazakhstan strengthen energy partnership at 2024 Strategic Dialogue in Astana

Member of Europium Groupspot_img
Supported byspot_img

On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Energy, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Energy, hosted the 2024 U.S.-Kazakhstan Strategic Energy Dialogue in Astana. This meeting marked a significant step forward in bolstering cooperation on key energy issues, including enhancing energy security, advancing the clean energy transition, and addressing methane emissions, as well as developing Kazakhstan’s critical minerals sector.

The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy Assistant Secretary Kimberly Harrington from the Bureau of Energy Resources and Deputy Assistant Secretary Joshua Volz from the Office of International Affairs. They were joined by energy and international affairs experts from both countries.

During the dialogue, the participants reviewed progress and outlined future activities across six main areas:

Supported by
  1. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction: Strategies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.
  2. Sustainable critical materials mining and refining: Initiatives to ensure responsible extraction and processing of essential minerals.
  3. Civil nuclear cooperation: Collaboration on nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
  4. Renewable energy sources: Expansion and integration of renewable energy technologies.
  5. Energy security: Measures to secure energy supplies and infrastructure.
  6. Global nuclear security: Enhancing global standards and practices for nuclear security.

In a notable development, the U.S. Department of State signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan’s National Geological Survey and the National Mining Company Tau-Ken Samruk. This agreement aims to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chains, fostering greater cooperation in this vital sector.

The dialogue underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthen their energy partnership and address global energy challenges through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions.

Supported byElevatePR Digital

Related News

India set to decide on import restrictions for metallurgical coke

India is set to make a decision soon on whether to implement import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a crucial ingredient in steelmaking. According to...

AMMC targets major production milestones by 2030 with ongoing development projects

Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AMMC) has set ambitious production goals for 2030, aiming to achieve annual output of 500,000 tons of copper, 50...

Kazatomprom partners with Jordan uranium mining company on joint uranium exploration and extraction

Kazatomprom, Kazakhstan's national atomic company, has entered into a collaboration with Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) to jointly explore and extract uranium in Jordan....

Saudi Arabia boosts mining sector to secure global mineral supply and support clean energy transition

As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, the country is making significant strides toward creating a sustainable economy driven by clean energy. To...
Supported by
Supported by
Supported by
error: Content is protected !!