QAZAQ GREEN.  On June 16–17, 2025, Kazakhstan’s capital will host the first regional energy forum “Power Central Asia + China,” held in conjunction with the Central Asia – China Summit.

The forum is organised by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in partnership with the Association for the Promotion of Infrastructure and Innovation Development (APIID), with the support of leading energy corporations and institutions, including China Southern Power Grid, PowerChina, Huawei, Energy China, China Datang, LONGi, KEGOC, Samruk-Energy, KazMunayGas, Qazaq Gaz, and Kazakh Invest. The event will take place at the Hilton Astana Hotel.

Kazakhstan as a Regional Energy Hub

The main goal of the forum is to establish a strong foundation for joint projects in the investment, industrial, and academic spheres. The event aims to reinforce Kazakhstan’s status as a regional hub in green energy, digital technologies, and industrial cooperation.

The forum will contribute to attracting investment into key economic sectors, including renewable energy (RES), hydrogen energy, and the modernisation of the fuel and energy sector based on ESG principles (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).

Comprehensive Program & Key Topics

The business program will cover a wide range of critical issues:

·        Plenary sessionfeaturing the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and high-level official delegations from participating countries

·        22 thematic panel sessionson energy transition, BESS, HVDC, Smart Grid, Cybersecurity, AI, RES integration, hydrogen and pumped-storage hydropower prospects, ESG implementation, and industrial development

·        Practical interaction formats, including roundtables on legislative initiatives, andB2B, G2B, and G2G meetingsto establish direct contacts

·        Technology showcase, where leading industry players will present their latest innovations

High-Level Participants

The forum will bring together key energy market stakeholders and government representatives, including:

·        Government delegationsfrom China, Kazakhstan, and other Central Asian countries

·        Executives of major energy and industrial corporations, such as KEGOC, Samruk-Energy, QazaqGaz, KazMunayGas, PowerChina, Huawei, and LONGi

·        Representatives of international financial institutions: Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

·        Members of the academic and scientific community

Expected Outcomes and Initiatives

The forum aims to achieve concrete practical outcomes:

·        Signing of over 20 strategic agreements and memoranda of cooperation

·        Presentation of new investment projects and localisation programs in Kazakhstan

·        Establishment of a Permanent Forum Secretariat and launch of a digital platform to monitor joint projects

·        Launch of joint educational and workforce development initiatives to train the next generation of energy professionals