Kazakhstan drops oil and gas blocks from upcoming auction

Authorities still hope for some interest from investors for remaining areas on offer, eying alternative export route

Renewing the shine: Workers clean an oil producing installation at the Ozen oilfield in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan
Renewing the shine: Workers clean an oil producing installation at the Ozen oilfield in the Mangistau region of KazakhstanPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 13 July 2022, 12:23Updated 13 July 2022, 14:11