Energy ministers from Central Asian countries have reached an agreement to ensure common access to energy sources, Oil-Expert reports.

Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister, Almasadam Satkaliyev, emphasized the importance of joint energy projects among Central Asian nations. During the meeting in Kazakhstan, he highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to address the industry’s primary challenges, such as unstable supplies and fluctuations in oil and gas prices.

Satkaliyev stressed that to maintain a reliable supply of resources amid growing populations, it is essential for the republics to increase their energy capacity and introduce advanced technologies like smart power grids and storage systems.

The meeting in Astana is importan as it represents the first gathering of Central Asian energy ministers this year. This initiative is part of Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to urge neighboring countries to prioritize energy security. Satkaliyev pointed out that the initial steps towards creating energy cooperation have already been taken.

“We are starting to implement a global project in the field of development and transmission of green electricity together with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. We are actively discussing the construction of a large-scale hydroelectric power station, ‘Kambaratinskaya HPP-1,’ in the Kyrgyz Republic in partnership with Uzbekistan. Additionally, the project for the construction of the Rogun HPP in Tajikistan is under discussion,” Satkaliyev stated.

The energy ministers concluded the meeting by signing a final document in Astana, which signifies a collective commitment to tackling the energy crisis in the region. The primary goal of this cooperation is to ensure common access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy sources for all Central Asian countries.

Kazakhstan is poised to play a leading role in this regional energy cooperation. In the coming years, the country aims to boost its energy potential by integrating more renewable energy sources with increased capacity.