Bitumen production decreases in Kazakhstan due to expensive raw materials

12.10.2022

In Kazakhstan, the cost of raw materials for bitumen has doubled. According to Energy Minister Bolat Akchulakov, bitumen production in January-September amounted to 707 thousand tonnes, or 87.1% compared to the same period last year.

"The main reason for the decline in production was the high price of Qazaq Bitum. Due...