07.10.2026, 11:37

Shymkent refinery expansion feasibility study due by end-2026 - energy minister

ASTANA. Oct 7 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) – A feasibility study for expanding the Shymkent refinery's capacity from 6 million to 12 million tonnes is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said.

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Shymkent refinery expansion feasibility study due by end-2026 - energy minister

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