ALMATY, Aug 1 (NNN-KNA) – Kazakhstan plans to raise oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to 1.7 million tonnes this year, it was reported yesterday, citing Kazakh Energy Minister, Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
Kazakhstan transported 1.4 million tonnes of oil through the BTC pipeline last year, and about 800,000 tonnes were shipped in the first half of this year alone, said the minister, adding that, efforts to boost export volumes are underway.
Plans to increase oil exports via the BTC pipeline were discussed during Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to Türkiye.– NNN-KNA
