Kazakh Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov discussed with US Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the Energy Privilege Council Doug Burgam the implementation of joint projects, as well as ensuring the stable operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) as the main export route, APA-Economics reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan.
“During the discussion, the parties discussed the progress of the implementation of large joint projects and plans for further development of fields. Particular attention was paid to oil transportation issues, in particular ensuring the stable and reliable operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) as the main export route,” the report notes.
During the meeting, Erlan Akkenzhenov recalled that US companies are the main partners in such flagship projects in Kazakhstan as “Tengiz”, “Karachanak” and “Kashagan”.
"Projects implemented in Kazakhstan are key assets in the global portfolios of our American partners. Their scale emphasizes the strategic importance of Kazakhstan in ensuring global energy stability and is an indicator of successful, mutually beneficial cooperation," Erlan Akkenzhenov noted.
