QazaqGaz

What QazaqGaz does

QazaqGaz is Kazakhstan's state-owned national gas company, wholly owned by the Samruk-Kazyna sovereign wealth fund and restructured from KazTransGas JSC in December 2021 by Government Resolution No. 982, which conferred national company status. It is the designated vehicle for representing Kazakhstan's interests in domestic and foreign gas markets and operates the integrated gas value chain spanning exploration and production, processing, transportation, distribution, and underground gas storage. The company is headquartered in Astana and employs more than 10,000 people across its operating subsidiaries.

The company's infrastructure footprint is substantial: 21,316.83 thousand km of total gas pipelines, 73,600 km of main transmission pipelines, 56 compressor stations, 248 gas distribution stations, 33,200 km of proprietary distribution networks, and 3 large underground gas storage facilities. It serves 2.6 million subscribers covering 12.7 million people under its national gasification program, including over 219,500 residential and 4,637 industrial subscribers in West Kazakhstan alone through subsidiary QazaqGaz Aimaq. Key subsidiaries include Intergas Central Asia (transmission), the Beineu-Shymkent and Asia Gas Pipeline systems (cross-border transit to China), QazaqGaz Exploration and Production, and GPCI (Kashagan gas processing plant investment vehicle).

QazaqGaz generates revenue primarily through government-regulated tariffs on gas transmission, distribution, and trading services to residential, industrial, and commercial consumers, supplemented by cross-border transit fees and gas processing services. Active capital projects include the 1 bcm Kashagan gas processing plant and the Eskene LPG terminal (both in the Atyrau region, expected operational by end-2026) and a 5 bcm Karachaganak gas processing plant awarded to Hyundai Engineering with SICIM as consortium partner. The company carries investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's (Baa2), Fitch (BB+), and S&P (BB+), all with stable outlooks, and is pursuing international partnerships (Global Gas Centre, AirProducts, CICC) for technology and capital diversification.

Name

QazaqGaz

Legal name

АО «НК «QazaqGaz»

Website

https://qazaqgaz.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

QazaqGaz is Kazakhstan's state-owned national gas company operating the country's integrated gas value chain—production, processing, transportation, distribution, and storage—serving 2.6 million residential and industrial subscribers across 73,600 km of pipeline infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Utility

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (48621), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Natural Gas Distribution (221210)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Natural Gas Transmission (4922), Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Gas Compressor Stations & Metering/Regulation Stations (TLAGAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Gas Compressor Station Operations & Services (TLAGACAD), Compressor & Gate Station Control (Remote Operations) (EUAJAFAG), Service Line Maintenance & Repair (Customer Laterals) (EUAJAMAC), Natural Gas Retail Supplier (Competitive) Marketing & Sales (EUAAADAB)

Keywords

• Natural gas transmission
• Gas distribution services
• Gas processing
• Pipeline infrastructure
• Natural gas utility

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Trading: Sale of commercial gas to residential and industrial consumers across Kazakhstan
2. Gas Transmission Services: Transportation of natural gas through main pipeline infrastructure including transit operations for cross-border supply
3. Gas Processing Services: Processing of raw gas at dedicated processing facilities such as the Kashagan gas processing plant
4. Gas Distribution Services: Distribution of natural gas to end consumers through extensive distribution network infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QazaqGaz is Kazakhstan's national gas company that operates the full natural gas value chain including production, processing, transportation through more than 21,000 km of main pipelines, and distribution to 2.6 million residential subscribers and 4,637 industrial enterprises. The company owns and operates 248 gas distribution stations, 56 compressor stations, 33.2 thousand km of proprietary distribution networks, and 3 large underground gas storage facilities serving the domestic market and cross-border transit.

Product overview

QazaqGaz is Kazakhstan's national gas company operating as an integrated natural gas utility. The company's product portfolio encompasses gas transportation through the mainline pipeline network (including the Central Asia–Center and Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent systems spanning over 21,300 km), gas distribution to 2.6 million residential and industrial consumers across 73,600 km of distribution networks, and gas processing at major facilities including the Kashagan and Karachaganak processing complexes. The company also operates 3 underground gas storage facilities, 248 gas distribution stations, and 56 compressor stations to ensure continuous and reliable gas supply. Recent major infrastructure projects include the construction of new gas processing plants with combined capacity of 6 billion cubic meters annually and an LPG terminal at Kashagan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QazaqGaz Aimaq: Gas distribution subsidiary serving residential and industrial consumers across Kazakhstan regions
• QazaqGaz Exploration and Production (ҚазТрансГаз Өндіру)
• QazaqGaz Scientific-Technical Center

Products and services

• Gas Transportation Services
• Gas Distribution Services
• Gas Processing
• Underground Gas Storage
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Stations
• Karachaganak Gas Processing Plant
• Kashagan Gas Processing Plant
• Eskene LPG Terminal

Quantifiable outcome

• 12.7 million people covered by gasification (63.7 thousand km total gas pipeline length)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hyundai EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026Hyundai Engineering received a letter of award from QazaqGaz for a gas processing plant project at the Karachaganak Processing Complex. The project involves constructing a facility with capacity to handle 5 billion cubic meters of raw gas annually, located approximately 1,260 km northwest of Astana. Hyundai Engineering handles engineering and procurement as lead contractor.
• SICIMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026Italian EPC firm SICIM participates as consortium partner in the Karachaganak gas processing plant project, with their local subsidiary providing construction services alongside Hyundai Engineering.
• TAPline (Asia Gas Pipeline, Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQazaqGaz and TAPline discussed joint projects and financial stability matters. Representatives from Asia Gas Pipeline LLP and Beineu-Shymkent Gas Pipeline LLP participated in negotiations. Both parties emphasized long-term productive partnership and commitment to collaboration.
• Global Gas CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQazaqGaz became the first gas company from Central Asia to join The Global Gas Centre, an international industry organization headquartered in Geneva. The partnership provides access to international professional community and global gas market development discussions including energy transition and sustainable development.
• AirProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQazaqGaz and AirProducts discussed potential partnership for developing gas processing capacities in Kazakhstan. AirProducts representatives expressed interest in joint projects as a long-term strategic investor. QazaqGaz indicated openness to dialogue as operator of new gas processing facilities.
• National Scientific Center for SeismologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed between QazaqGaz Scientific-Technical Center LLP and the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research LLP. The agreement focuses on information exchange, joint work on monitoring natural processes and emergency prevention.
• KazMunayGascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQazaqGaz works alongside KazMunayGas in Kazakhstan's 12th hydrocarbon licensing round, engaging with international operators including BP, Sinopec, CNOOC, CNPC, Eni, Chevron, and Shell through bilateral partnerships for exploration opportunities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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