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Experts: Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Strategy Faces Growing Need for Diversification

By Ayana Birbayeva  on 26 August 2026

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s decision to cut its 2026 oil production target from 98 million tonnes to 96 million tonnes after disruptions affecting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has highlighted the country’s continued dependence on a major export route and the need to strengthen alternatives, experts say. Energy Minister Yerlan...