Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held talks in Astana with Wang Gan, Chairman of Shenzhen Energy Environment Co., Ltd., who arrived to attend the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit.
During the meeting, the sides reviewed prospects for cooperation in environmental protection in line with Kazakhstan’s updated constitutional provisions and the “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative.
On the same day, construction officially started on the first phase of the “Ecopark Energy of Astana” project, aimed at processing solid household waste and generating electricity. The project involves $180 million in investment, with an initial capacity of at least 1,500 tons of waste per day and electricity generation of 50 MW. Special emphasis is placed on advanced technologies, including a multi-stage emissions treatment system. A joint venture, LLP “East Hope,” has been set up, with commissioning scheduled for June 2029.
Bektenov highlighted that strong and trust-based relations between the two countries’ leaders create a solid foundation for implementing joint projects. He noted the strategic importance of the ecopark for both the capital and the country, assuring comprehensive government support and поручив рассмотреть возможность тиражирования проекта в других регионах.
Wang Gan, in turn, confirmed the company’s intention to move forward with a second phase, which would enable full utilization of accumulated waste at landfills. He also pointed to the company’s experience, which includes 57 waste-to-energy facilities in China with a combined capacity of 79,000 tons per day.
The parties emphasized that the project would serve as another example of effective investment and technological cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. They also discussed opportunities in modernizing coal-fired and gas power plants, as well as localizing production.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to timely implementation of the project and further expansion of cooperation in promising areas.
