Toward a Hydrogen Economy in Kazakhstan

Saule Zholdayakova, Yerdaulet Abuov, Dualet Zhakupov, Botakoz Suleimenova and Alisa Kim
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Saule Zholdayakova: Asian Development Bank Institute
Yerdaulet Abuov: Asian Development Bank Institute
Dualet Zhakupov: Asian Development Bank Institute
Botakoz Suleimenova: Asian Development Bank Institute
Alisa Kim: Asian Development Bank Institute

No 1344, ADBI Working Papers from Asian Development Bank Institute

Abstract: Hydrogen technologies are one of the central topics in the energy transition. Different nations have different stances on it. Some governments see hydrogen as a decarbonization tool or part of their energy security strategy, while some others see it as a potential export commodity. While identifying priorities for the future, Kazakhstan should clearly define the role of hydrogen in the country’s long-term energy and decarbonization strategy. We present the first country-scale assessment of hydrogen technologies in Kazakhstan by focusing on policy, technology and economy aspects. A preliminary analysis has shown that Kazakhstan should approach hydrogen mainly as a part of its long-term decarbonization strategy. While coping with the financial risks of launching a hydrogen economy, the country can benefit from the export potential of low-carbon hydrogen in the near term. The export potential of low-carbon hydrogen in Kazakhstan is justified by its proximity to the largest hydrogen markets, huge resource base, and potentially low cost of production (in the case of blue hydrogen). We discuss technology options for hydrogen transportation and storage for Kazakhstan. We also also identify target hydrogen utilization areas in emission sectors regulated by Kazakhstan’s Emissions Trading System.

Keywords: hydrogen roadmap; hydrogen strategy; blue hydrogen; green hydrogen; hydrogen export; metal hydrides (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L52 L71 Q42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 24 pages
Date: 2022-10
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