World fuel production in tonnes — where does Kazakhstan fit into this picture
Fresh infographic from Visual Capitalist ranks countries by physical volume of mineral fuel extraction — coal, oil, gas, and uranium — in 2024.
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Netherlands, Malaysia and Poland sharply increased purchases of Kazakh coal.
Kazakhstan's coal output fell in the first five months of 2026, while exports rose.
Kashagan. The $4.9 billion fine has still not been paid. Will there be criminal prosecution?
Kazakhstan's Justice Ministry sent NCOC Managing Director Giancarlo Ruiu an official warning of administrative and criminal liability for non-payment of an environmental fine.
US successfully tests next-generation nuclear fuel — it can last longer and produce less waste
U.S. firm Lightbridge completes first test phase of innovative nuclear fuel at the world’s most powerful research reactor, ATR in Idaho.
Reactors No One Has Dismantled: Why Lithuania Is the First in the World to Seek a Way to Dismantle Chernobyl’s Legacy
Lithuania will, for the first time, involve international experts to dismantle the RBMK-1500 reactor core at the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.
France triples purchases of Kazakh uranium, becoming top buyer
Uranium exports earned Kazakhstan billions of dollars. France became the main buyer, replacing China.
Heatwave halts French nuclear reactors as river water becomes too warm for cooling
French state energy giant EDF shut down two nuclear reactors as a preventive environmental measure.