The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan discusses waste management cooperation and the introduction of advanced environmental standards with Chinese enterprises
According to a press release from the Prime Minister's official website, on the 22nd, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, met with Wang Gang, Chairman of Shenzhen Energy Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
During the meeting, both sides discussed environmental provisions in Kazakhstan’s new constitution, the "Clean Kazakhstan" initiative proposed by the Head of State, as well as prospects for cooperation in ecological fields.
It is reported that Phase I of the Astana Energy Eco-Park project in the capital city of Astana has officially begun construction. This project aims to generate electricity using municipal solid waste, with a total investment of $180 million. Upon completion, Phase I will be capable of processing over 1,500 tons of waste per day and generating 50 megawatts of power. The project places particular emphasis on technological and environmental indicators, including the adoption of modern multi-stage waste treatment systems. To this end, Astana has established a joint venture with Oriental Hope Limited Liability Company. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in June 2029.
"A close dialogue based on mutual trust has already been established between the leaders of our two countries—this forms the foundation for implementing joint investment projects. We appreciate the contributions made by Chinese enterprises to economic development and are committed to creating all necessary conditions. The Astana Energy Eco-Park project holds strategic significance not only for the capital but also for the entire nation. The government will provide all essential support measures for the implementation of this project," said Bektenov.
Wang Gang stated that the company plans to proceed with Phase II of the project, which will enable the company to completely resolve the issue of waste accumulation at solid waste landfills in the future. Currently, the company operates 57 waste incineration plants within China, with a combined daily processing capacity of 79,000 tons. Shenzhen Energy Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. is responsible for sorting and recycling 90% of the waste generated in Shenzhen—a city with approximately 20 million residents.
"We highly value the opportunity to work in Kazakhstan and will spare no effort to ensure high-quality implementation of the project. I believe this project will become an important model of practical cooperation between China and Kazakhstan. With the support of the Kazakh government, we plan to further advance this project," he said.
Both parties emphasized that the Astana Energy Eco-Park will serve as another effective example of investment and technological cooperation between the two countries.
They also discussed potential collaboration in environmental upgrades for coal-fired combined heat and power plants and gas-fired power stations, as well as issues related to local production.
Finally, both sides expressed their intention to implement the project within the stipulated timeframe and to make every effort to further develop cooperation in promising areas.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863198197393482/
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