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TAP to expand gas delivery network in Europe TAP to expand gas delivery network in Europe(0)

After edging out Nabucco West pipeline to win the right to transport Azerbaijan natural gas to Europe, the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) is now considering multiple options to expand its network across Europe. CONTINUE READING

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Weak macro data put brakes on Kazakh’s growth Weak macro data put brakes on Kazakh’s growth(0)

Kazakhstan has enjoyed a good run over the past few years, but the country will have to get used to a lower growth rate, according to an economist who recently visited the country. CONTINUE READING

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Kazakh bets new petroleum gains on Kashagan Kazakh bets new petroleum gains on Kashagan(0)

Kazakhstan’s Kashagan giant offshore field may have opened on July 2, but there are still a few doubts about the field’s production timelines. CONTINUE READING

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Central Asia rethinks energy-guzzling methods Central Asia rethinks energy-guzzling methods(0)

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have some of the highest energy usage rates in the world, according to latest data. CONTINUE READING

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UAE’s Aldar explores Kazakhstan real estate potential UAE’s Aldar explores Kazakhstan real estate potential(0)

Fresh from completing its merger with Sorouh Properties, Aldar Properties has made a major international move by kicking-off its Kazakhstan project. CONTINUE READING

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Nabucco licks wound as TAP wins Europe gas deal Nabucco licks wound as TAP wins Europe gas deal(0)

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) beat Nabucco West to supply natural gas from Azerbaijan to the central European markets, and what is viewed as a game changer for the Central Asian country’s natural gas fortunes. CONTINUE READING

 

New blood challenges Azeri’s political dynasty New blood challenges Azeri’s political dynasty(0)

As the two-term Azeri president Ilham Aliyev prepares to run in the October presidential elections, his opponents are looking to field a credible candidate to rid the country of the Aliyevs’ dynastic rule. CONTINUE READING

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ENRC heaves sigh of relief with USD4.6bn deal ENRC heaves sigh of relief with USD4.6bn deal(0)

Kazakhstan’s Eurasian Natural Resources Corp. (ENRC) shareholders have been made an offer they may not be able to refuse. CONTINUE READING

Clouds of suspicion hang over CIS customs union Clouds of suspicion hang over CIS customs union(0)

Russia’s efforts to widen its Customs Union initiative has hit road blocks as citizens of Kyrgyz Republic and Ukraine are opposed to their countries’ integration in the economic bloc. CONTINUE READING

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Central Asia bears brunt of emerging markets slowdown Central Asia bears brunt of emerging markets slowdown(0)

Central Asian countries are expected to register growth of 2.6% this year, their lowest collective growth in four years and well below their average growth of 4.7% over the past decade. CONTINUE READING

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