QAZAQ GREEN.  On 4 December, Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov met with Ambassador of Finland to Kazakhstan Janne Heiskanen for a working session. The meeting followed the recent visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and focused on the practical rollout of upcoming energy projects.

Following the visit, Finnish companies have shown growing interest in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. With the share of renewables rising in the national power mix, both sides concentrated on technologies that enhance grid stability and flexibility. Discussions covered tools for managing peak demand and mitigating fluctuations in solar and wind generation.

The talks examined pathways for deploying Smart Grid solutions and new technologies to strengthen the reliability of Kazakhstan’s power networks. The parties reviewed instruments aimed at improving energy-flow management, reducing technical losses and integrating diverse generation sources.

Akkenzhenov highlighted Finland’s strong track record in advanced energy-system design and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s interest in power-balancing solutions essential for grid resilience and long-term decarbonisation.

The meeting also addressed preparations for the next session of the Kazakhstan–Finland Intergovernmental Commission, expected to take place in spring 2026.