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Alstom, Transmashholding and Kazakh Railways (KTZ) to Create Joint Company to Manufacture Electric Locomotives in Kazakhstan

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Alstom, Transmashholding and Kazakh Railways (KTZ) have signed an agreement for the creation of a joint venture company to produce electric locomotives in Kazakhstan. This agreement was signed at the XIV St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The production of components will gradually be delocalized to Kazakhstan.

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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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Strong cooperations with other international enterprises on the development of vehicle electrification is part of the core business strategy. In addition to the 95% share in the domestic market, in 2020, UzAuto achieved the number one sales volume for two consecutive years with overseas production in Kazakhstan.

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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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Starlink offers services to over 50% of schools in Kazakhstan

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Starlink internet has reached over 50% of schools in Kazakhstan. In a recent government meeting, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Education Gani Beisembayev reported that Starlink now offers its services in 1,731 out of 1,879 schools in the country. Besides Kazakhstan, Starlink internet services are also available in Brazilian schools.

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Caspian pipeline consortium marks the groundbreaking for $5.4B expansion

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The capacity of the 900-mile (1,500-km) pipeline, which carries crude oil from western Kazakhstan to a dedicated terminal in the Black Sea, will increase to 1.4 Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazmunaigas represents the shares of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan Pipeline Ventures): 19%. ENI International (N.A.)

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Kazakhstan can meet India’s demands for rare-earths – ET Auto

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Kazakhstan has 15 rare earth deposits , strategically important components of electronics and clean energy technology, and eyes for closer cooperation with international partners in harnessing the ample opportunities for these deposits, according to Chairman of the National Geological Service Yerlan Galiyev. Representative image.

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Sonangol, Maersk Oil and partners strike oil with their first deepwater pre-salt well offshore Angola

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Maersk Oil is an international oil and gas company with operated production of about 650,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day offshore Denmark, UK and Qatar, as well as onshore Kazakhstan and Algeria. Three exploration wells are planned for 2012 and 2013 for Blocks 8 and 23.

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