112 areas for geological exploration are planned to be offered for electronic auction in Kazakhstan in 2026 In Kazakhstan, in 2026, it is planned to establish 112 sites for geological exploration in electronic open auctions. Minister of Energy Arlan Akenzhanov announced this at a press conference in Okimet Oy. "112 is a big number in one year, and in the very near future we will see positive developments in them. The results of the research and the geological drilling will be available for evaluation by the Ministry of Energy." - Arlan Ekenzhanov noted. According to him, in the years 2025-2023, 126 lots were put up for auction. Both Kazakh and foreign companies participate in the auctions, including investors from China and neighboring countries. Special attention is paid to the obligations of investors for geological exploration of sites, drilling, development of local content, procurement of goods and services and training and education. Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC NC KazMunayGas Askhat Khasenov noted that the national company is implementing a geological exploration program, which includes work at 47 sites and 23 projects with a resource estimate of 4.7 billion tons of standard fuel, as well as conducting seismic surveys along 60 thousand linear kilometers. The research will cover deep geological horizons - up to 8 thousand meters. The work is aimed at locating new deposits and renewing the country's resource base.

112 areas for geological exploration are planned to be offered for electronic auction in Kazakhstan in 2026 In Kazakhstan, in 2026, it is planned to establish 112 sites for geological exploration in electronic open auctions. Minister of Energy Arlan Akenzhanov announced this at a press conference in Okimet Oy. "112 is a big number in one year, and in the very near future we will see positive developments in them. The results of the research and the geological drilling will be available for evaluation by the Ministry of Energy." - Arlan Ekenzhanov noted. According to him, in the years 2025-2023, 126 lots were put up for auction. Both Kazakh and foreign companies participate in the auctions, including investors from China and neighboring countries. Special attention is paid to the obligations of investors for geological exploration of sites, drilling, development of local content, procurement of goods and services and training and education. Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC NC KazMunayGas Askhat Khasenov noted that the national company is implementing a geological exploration program, which includes work at 47 sites and 23 projects with a resource estimate of 4.7 billion tons of standard fuel, as well as conducting seismic surveys along 60 thousand linear kilometers. The research will cover deep geological horizons - up to 8 thousand meters. The work is aimed at locating new deposits and renewing the country's resource base.