Kazakhstan, EU Discuss Energy Pipeline Cooperation
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Ermek Kosherbaev and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed energy infrastructure development, particularly the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTC), during a phone call. They emphasized cooperation in energy and trade, amid ongoing disruptions to KTC operations.
Consensus
- Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Ermek Koşerbaev and EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas held a phone conversation on August 13.
- The discussion focused on the development of international energy infrastructure, particularly the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).
- Both sides emphasized mutual commitment to expanding cooperation in energy and trade.
- The conversation included topics such as future bilateral and multilateral contacts and economic ties.
- The CPC is a key export route for Kazakh oil, handling over 80% of the country's pipeline exports.
- The CPC has faced disruptions due to attacks on tankers at its terminal in Novorossiysk.
Points of divergence
- The CPC has experienced repeated drone attacks on tankers in its marine terminal, leading to shipment suspensions and reduced hydrocarbon production in Kazakhstan. — interfax
- On August 12, the Financial Times reported that Ukraine ceased attacks on KTC tankers after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, citing ownership stakes in KTC by Chevron and ExxonMobil. — interfax
- Kazakhstan has redirected part of its oil exports due to KTC disruptions, increasing shipments via Atyrau-Samara and to China. — vesti
- In June, during President Tokayev's visit to Brussels, agreements worth over $12 billion were signed. — kommersant
- The CPC transports oil from three major Kazakh fields: Tengiz, Kashagan, and Karachaganak. — interfax
- In 2025, the CPC handled approximately 70.5 million tons of oil, with over 75% from foreign shippers, including Chevron, ExxonMobil, KazMunayGas, Eni, and Shell. — interfax
- The CPC's projected capacity is 72.5 million tons annually from Kazakhstan and up to 83 million tons annually through Russia. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Kallas discussed with the head of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs the supply of energy resources via the KTK — Коммерсантъ
- Kazakhstan and EU discussed development of oil supply infrastructure — Вести
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan discussed with the head of EU diplomacy the situation around KTK — Интерфакс
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