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Refining and Petrochemicals

Air Liquide to supply gases for Kazakhstan polyethylene plant

In a major development for Central Asia's petrochemical landscape, Kazakh project operator Silleno has signed a long-term agreement with Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases (ALKTG) for the continuous supply of industrial gases to its upcoming polyethylene production plant in the Atyrau region.

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Central Asia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Megaprojects Take Centre Stage at Downstream Central Asia Summit in Astana

The Downstream Central Asia & Caspian Summit is the region’s premier annual gathering for the refining and petrochemical industries, connecting decision-makers, investors, technology providers and government stakeholders to discuss the projects, investments and innovations driving the future of downstream development across Central Asia and the Caspian region.

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Kyrgyzstan plans further power infrastructure upgrade with specialized machinery

The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to procure eight additional specialized utility vehicles in 2026. The incoming fleet expansion is designed to reinforce preventive infrastructure maintenance, accelerate construction and repair timelines, and significantly boost emergency response speeds across the national power grid.

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Japan’s Toyo Engineering launches modernization of Turkmenistan’s Gyyanly polymer plant

Japanese industrial company Toyo Engineering Corporation has launched a large-scale modernization project at Turkmenistan’s Gyyanly Polymer Plant. The initiative was announced by Tetsuji Miyazaki, director of the company’s office in Turkmenistan, during the "White City Ashgabat" conference.

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PE and PP Markets in Central Asia: Why Astana Is Becoming the Next Petrochemical Investment Hub

Upcoming Free Webinar: The PE & PP Webinar: Navigating the 2026–2028 Market Cycle
The session features strategic market insights from S&P Global experts and aims to help stakeholders better understand how Central Asia could strengthen its position as a stable downstream supply hub during a period of global market disruption.

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India approves 3.9 bln USD scheme to turn coal into gas amid supply concerns

In response to an escalating energy crisis and growing supply concerns driven by ongoing Middle East conflicts, the Indian government has approved a 3.92-billion-USD financial scheme to boost domestic coal gasification projects.

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