Astana Steps Up Eco-Friendly Road Construction Practices
Kazakhstan Turns Drilling Waste Into Roads for a Greener Future
The parties have agreed to jointly research and implement technologies that enable the use of drilling waste in the construction, repair, and reconstruction of highways. The initiative involves recycling these waste materials and repurposing them as secondary resources.
In the near future, experts will conduct scientific research, develop new technologies, and launch pilot projects. Plans also include drafting proposals to update regulatory and technical standards in line with modern environmental requirements.
Additionally, the collaboration will focus on collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of these innovations, as well as sharing expertise and holding working meetings.
According to specialists, such initiatives will help advance "green" technologies in Kazakhstan's road sector and promote more sustainable use of natural resources.
Using drilling waste in road construction is more than just an environmental effort—it's a practical step toward establishing a circular economy in the industry. Our goal is to provide scientific support, evaluate the feasibility of these technologies in Kazakhstan's climate, and develop clear mechanisms for their implementation, said Nurzhan Mukayev, Vice President of KazDorNII.
