This energy market report offers an incisive and reliable overview of the energy sector of the country. With a focus on oil, gas, coal and power markets, the report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2008 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights, to help tackle national energy challenges and opportunities.

Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has been in charge of the energy sector since December 2000, following the dissolution of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Trade ...

Energy Companies
Details for energy companies (production, import, export, distribution, refineries, LNG terminals) in the oil, gas, coal and power sectors.

Energy Supply
Resources: Kazakhstan has abundant energy reserves. They are about 4.1 Gt for oil, 2500 Gm3 for gas and 31 Gt for coal ...

Prices
Details of energy prices and taxes levels and evolution, by energy and by sector (oil, coal, power, gas).

Consumption
Total energy consumption fell between 1992 and 1999 (-47%). It has been recovering since then and in 2008 reached 71 Mtoe ...

Issues & Prospects
Oil, gas: The hydrocarbons sector accounts for approximately 1/3 of the GDP and more than three quarters of the Foreign Direct Investments ...

2008 Key data & Graphs

• Economic indicators: population, growth, etc.
• Supply indicators: reserves, capacity, production, external trade (per energy)
• Demand indicators: consumption per capita, total consumption, final consumption (per energy and per sector), energy security, energy efficiency, CO2 emissions
• Energy Balance : total and per energy