Kazakhstan plans green hydrogen leap with eyes on EU market
Astana accelerates green hydrogen strategy with major pilot projects and global partnerships amid push for energy diversification
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan is ramping up efforts to become a key player in the global hydrogen economy, partnering with international actors including China and Germany as it lays the groundwork for future hydrogen exports to Europe.
Deputy Energy Minister Ilyas Bakytzhan outlined the country’s hydrogen roadmap during a parliamentary session on June 23, emphasizing pilot projects, regulatory reforms, and foreign investment as pillars of the national strategy.
The government’s Hydrogen Development Concept through 2030 aims to integrate hydrogen into energy and transport infrastructure in phases. Plans include deploying hydrogen-powered turbines at combined-cycle power plants by 2026, introducing hydrogen into public transport by 2027, and launching the country’s first hydrogen fueling stations by 2028.
One of the most ambitious initiatives under this plan is the Hyrasia One project, a large-scale green hydrogen facility in the Mangystau region backed by Germany’s Svevind Energy Group. The project proposes nearly 40 gigawatts of renewable energy to produce up to 2 million tons of green hydrogen annually — equivalent to around 11 million tons of ammonia.
A preliminary engineering study has been completed, and an environmental assessment is now underway. Once operational, Hyrasia One is expected to generate roughly 1,800 permanent jobs and position Kazakhstan as a potential hydrogen supplier to the European Union, which is seeking alternatives to fossil fuels amid its broader energy transition.
China is also emerging as a partner in Kazakhstan’s clean energy shift, as the country looks to balance its historical reliance on hydrocarbons with newer low-emission technologies.
Analysts say Kazakhstan’s geographic position between Europe and Asia, combined with vast renewable energy potential, makes it well-placed to serve as a green energy corridor — if regulatory and infrastructure hurdles can be addressed in time.
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