The construction of a new polyethylene plant has begun in the Atyrau region, according to the press service of KazMunayGas (KMG). This project, aimed at boosting the development of Kazakhstan’s chemical industry, is being implemented by KMG in partnership with Russia’s Sibur and China’s Sinopec. The project is expected to be completed by 2029.
The official groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Governor of the Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov, CEO of KMG Askhat Khassenov, Sibur representative Sergey Komyshan and Sinopec representative Zhao Tiezhu.
The construction of the plant in Atyrau is part of Kazakhstan’s strategy to develop its petrochemical industry and...