PRIORITY DIRECTIONS FOR DECARBONIZATION OF KAZAKHSTAN'S ENERGY SECTOR

Тема номера: Виртуальный универсум будущего The purpose of the study is to reveal the role of the energy sector in the decarbonization of Kazakhstan, which has enormous potential for increasing production scale and technical progress. Methodology this study uses a mixed approach to studying the problems of decarbonization of the energy sector, involving their analysis from a position of both the global level and specifically within the framework of the experience accumulated in Kazakhstan. The use of this approach is important for choosing the country’s development prospects, when national interests must correspond to global trends. Originality/value of the research. The authors emphasize that changes being made to the energy system are affecting the economy of Kazakhstan, changing the geopolitical dynamics within the country, and could have profound consequences for the foreseeable future. In the current conditions, the promotion of all extractive industries requires the activation, on the one hand, of new measures of government assistance, on the other hand, the promotion of public-private partnerships, and the involvement of business in solving urgent problems. Research results a comprehensive analysis of the results achieved by Kazakhstan in overcoming the difficulties of implementing a “green” approach and searching for new directions for decarbonization of the energy sector was carried out. The authors come to the conclusion that the energy system of Kazakhstan needs large-scale investments to update the energy system with adaptation to renewable energy sources. It is substantiated that changes in such important factors as the social aspect, ecology and climate, energy security and the latest technologies will significantly affect the development of coal generation and the energy prospects of Kazakhstan. It is shown that government policy should stimulate a productive transition to a low-carbon future, including by promoting research in the field of low-carbon energy and the commercialization of clean energy technologies. Practical signi fi cance of the study . The authors hope that Kazakhstan's experience will be useful for emerging countries that are strengthening their competitive positions in international markets by introducing various mechanisms for decarbonizing the energy sector.