Kazakhstan Strengthens Collaboration in Renewable Energy Sector
Living on the Edge: Kazakhstan's Green Energy Venture
Hitting the Deep BlueKazakhstan is all set to make a splash in the world of renewable energy, with the construction of a deep-sea cable that's about to stretch across the bottom of the Caspian Sea. This bold move reaffirms Kazakhstan's commitment to deepening energy cooperation and developing eco-friendly energy supply routes.
Green is the New BlackThe third Green Energy Advisory Council ministerial meeting, held in Baku on April 4, was a testament to Kazakhstan's dedication to sustainable energy. The meeting, chaired by Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, focused on the Green Energy Corridor. Deputies Sungat Yesimkhanov and Nabi Aitzhanov from Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy were in attendance, representing Kazakhstan alongside KEGOC.
A Low-Carbon LeapKazakhstan is on a mission to promote low-carbon solutions. This includes technologies for the utilization of associated gas and innovative projects aimed at producing green hydrogen. As part of a recently signed trilateral agreement with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, a crucial initiative is underway to construct a submarine high-voltage cable across the Caspian Sea, contributing to the Green Energy Corridor project.
Right Below the SurfaceKEGOC, the System Operator of Kazakhstan's unified power system, is involved in implementing this unique project - the construction of a deep-sea cable. This underwater route will become a key element of the energy infrastructure, fostering cooperation between Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan.
The Devil is in the DetailsDuring the meeting, the technical specifications for feasibility study preparation were presented. The financing for these studies is planned to come from donor grants.
Every Grid Needs a PillarKEGOC, owning and managing the assets of the National Power Grid, plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable power supply in Kazakhstan.
Green Energy Across the GlobeThe idea of Green Energy Corridors is not new. For instance, India is currently working on its Green Energy Corridor to integrate renewable energy into its national grid and address power evacuation challenges for large-scale solar and wind projects. Progress has been made in phase I, with plans to extend the initiative further in phases II and III.
However, when it comes to similar projects in Central Asia, the landscape is still in its early stages. While feasibility studies are underway, no explicit projects for submarine cables across the Caspian Sea have been confirmed as of April 2025. Azerbaijan, meanwhile, is pursuing bilateral solar partnerships, rather than submarine cable projects.
As the dust settles and feasibility studies progress, more details about the Caspian submarine cables may emerge. For now, Kazakhstan continues to chart its path towards a greener future.
- Kazakhstan's green energy venture will involve a deep-sea cable across the Caspian Sea, a move that reaffirms their commitment to deepening energy cooperation and developing eco-friendly energy supply routes.
- Kazakhstan, along with KEGOC, is on a mission to promote low-carbon solutions, including innovative projects aimed at producing green hydrogen and the construction of a submarine high-voltage cable across the Caspian Sea.
- The feasibility of this submarine cable project is being studied, with the financing for these studies planned to come from donor grants.
- As the System Operator of Kazakhstan's unified power system, KEGOC plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable power supply in Kazakhstan and is involved in implementing the unique project - the construction of a deep-sea cable.
- The Caspian submarine cable project is one of the earliest initiatives in Central Asia, while countries like India are further along in their development of Green Energy Corridors, integrating renewable energy into their national grid.
