National company QazaqGaz contributed approximately 302.1 billion tenge (about $604 million) in tax payments to the state budget in 2025. This was announced by Alikbek Jamauov, Chairman of the Board of QazaqGaz JSC, during a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports.
In 2025, the total volume of main gas pipeline transportation in Kazakhstan reached 88.5 billion cubic meters. Of this volume:
- 20.5 billion cubic meters were supplied to the domestic market;
- 5 billion cubic meters were exported to China.
To curb rising gas prices for households and businesses, the company allocated over 190.5 billion tenge to subsidize the domestic market.
"To reduce the expenses of Kazakh citizens on gas consumption, the company spent more than 190 billion tenge," emphasized Alikbek Jamauov.
Thus, QazaqGaz combines fulfillment of social obligations to domestic consumers with efficient export operations and fiscal discipline. The payment of over 300 billion tenge in taxes confirms the company's role as one of the key contributors to the state budget.
Kazakh authorities continue working to ensure the country's energy security, balancing the development of gas transportation infrastructure, public support measures, and the fulfillment of export commitments.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 27, 2026