Kazakh leader backs Kashagan long-term oil and gas scheme despite Caspian fishing concerns

Official support for offshore oil and gas project comes despite objections to dredging plans

Sunrise: artificial oil and gas production islands at the Kashagan oilfield in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea
Sunrise: artificial oil and gas production islands at the Kashagan oilfield in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian SeaPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 27 April 2021, 15:34Updated 27 April 2021, 15:34