Astana: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to promote clean hydrogen development and support sustainable growth under the Hydrogen to Green Growth (H2G) initiative, according to the ministry, reports Trend.az.
The agreement focuses on introducing environmentally friendly technologies, building international cooperation, and cutting carbon emissions from the energy sector.
The signing took place during the international event “ALATAU RISE With Kazakhstan,” held on October 15–16 in Seoul. The event highlighted Kazakhstan’s national project Alatau City, with a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev. The roadshow aimed to attract investment and strengthen economic ties between Kazakhstan and South Korea.
At the event, details of Alatau City’s master plan were unveiled. The project, developed in partnership with companies from Singapore and South Korea, focuses on using modern technologies in energy, industry, and transport, while creating a well-planned urban environment.
Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Energy Ilyas Bakytzhan outlined the ministry’s plans to build a modern power system for Alatau City. The city’s energy network will include renewable sources and Smart Grid systems, designed to meet demand of up to 2,000 MW.
Two options are being studied — one combining gas turbine power with renewable sources and another connecting directly to the national grid. The city’s heating system will draw from multiple sources, including solar collectors, heat pumps, and hydrogen-based systems.
Bakytzhan said hydrogen energy will play an important role in Kazakhstan’s clean energy plans. He explained that hydrogen can serve as a clean fuel for transport, help balance renewable-heavy power systems, and support agriculture by being used in fertilizer production.
