ASSESSMENTS
Internal Struggles Threaten Kazakhstan's Energy Future
May 19, 2011 | 12:19 GMT
ALEXEY FILIPPOV/AFP/Getty Images
Summary
Kazakhstan's oil and gas minister has threatened to freeze development of one of the country's three main energy projects. The threat emerges from political competition within the government. Internal struggles are intensifying as the eventual departure from office of the country's long-time president approaches. Continued pressure by competing government factions threatens the future of Kazakhstan's energy sector.
Proceed to sign up
Register NowAlready have an account?
Sign In