Category: Kazakhstan

How Kazakhstan Aims to Tap More Oil Riches Below Its Grassy Plains

After spending nearly $50 billion to expand the country’s Tengiz oil field, Chevron and its partners encounter more uncertainty.
The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.
Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs

Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats

President Trump has told 14 countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.
Chevron to Increase Output at Huge Oil Field in Kazakhstan

The energy giant is spending nearly $50 billion to expand the Tengiz oil field, allowing it to pump one million barrels a day.
How to Become a Player in the Global Mineral Trade

Kazakhstan’s bounty has enriched the country and grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs scrambling to control the ingredients needed to fight climate change.
Iran’s Call for Oil Embargo on Israel Roils Markets

A top Iranian official urged Islamic countries to halt oil shipments to Israel, briefly causing a jump in crude prices.
Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai

More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
James Giffen, Who Was Embroiled in ‘Kazakhgate,’ Dies at 81

The New York Times – Business:
The government charged him with funneling $78 million in bribes to Kazakhstan, but dropped the case after a judge decided he had acted with C.I.A. approval.