On March 26, 2026, representatives of the Almaty branch of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KAZISS) held a meeting with a delegation from the Economic & Technology Research Institute (ETRI) of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), headed by its President, Lu Ruquan.
The Economic & Technology Research Institute is a leading think tank in the field of the economic and technological development of the oil and gas sector and one of the key centers for energy analysis and forecasting in the People’s Republic of China.
During the meeting, the heads of the KAZISS and ETRI delegations presented the activities of their institutes, spoke about their objectives, operating principles, values, and key areas of research, and also discussed opportunities for further interaction and expanded partnership.
The parties exchanged views on geopolitical risks and their impact on the global oil market, including in light of Kazakhstan’s interests. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for deepening Kazakhstan–China cooperation in the oil and gas sector, increasing supplies to China, constructing gas processing plants in western Kazakhstan, diversifying transport routes, as well as energy policy within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
In addition, the experts outlined promising areas of cooperation in the field of green energy, noting Kazakhstan’s interest in attracting green finance and implementing relevant projects, as well as in diversifying carbon export routes and developing deep processing of hydrocarbon raw materials.
Following the meeting, the parties emphasized the closeness of their positions on key issues and the existence of common ground for further deepening mutually beneficial Kazakhstan–China cooperation, including in industry, digital technologies, and scientific research. CNPC representatives also noted that they view cooperation with Kazakhstani partners as a long-term undertaking, emphasizing the importance and reliability of such ties.
