Uzbekistan to ban incandescent lamps
TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan will ban the sale of incandescent lamps of more than 40W starting from 1 January 2017, Avesta news agency reported with reference to the Uzbek Embassy in Tajikistan. Continue reading
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Kyrgyzstan consumes more electricity, builds no new generating facilities
BISHKEK (TCA) — If the country lacks generation capacity it is necessary to increase electricity import, Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Temir Sariyev said on February 26 at the Government meeting to consider an anti-crisis program developed by the Economy Ministry and measures to support business in the current difficult economic conditions. Continue reading
Kazakhstan to cut oil production to 74m tons at oil price below $30
ASTANA (TCA) — Kazakhstan will cut its oil production to 74 million tons if the oil price falls below $30 per barrel, the country’s Deputy Energy Minister Asset Magauov told a press conference on February 23, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported. Continue reading
Kazakhstan to slightly reduce coal and oil production in 2016
ASTANA (TCA) — Coal production in Kazakhstan will remain at 101.5 million tons this year despite difficulties with export, the Energy Ministry of Kazakhstan said on its website. Continue reading
EBRD supports efficient electricity generation in Atyrau in Kazakhstan
ASTANA (TCA) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support the Green Economy drive in Kazakhstan by financing a new, cleaner and more energy-efficient gas-fired electricity generating plant in Atyrau, a harbour city on the Caspian Sea and a regional capital in western Kazakhstan. Continue reading
Central Asia regional integration: a lesson from the past. Revisiting Halford Mackinder
BISHKEK (TCA) — Editor’s note: We are glad to publish an essay of a young Indian journalist, from the South Asian University of New Delhi. The essay shows how modern infrastructure is trying to resolve old problems in an integrated effort of several countries while requiring worldwide attention for a balanced and peaceful development of Central Asia, the “heartland” between Europe, Russia and China. Continue reading
