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Kazakhstan Aims to Reclaim Oil Wealth Amid Controversy

5/2/2025

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Kazakhstan is taking a bold step to reclaim its oil wealth by renegotiating contracts at the lucrative Kashagan field, where a staggering 98% of profits currently flow to foreign companies. Amid rising public frustration over transparency and environmental issues, President Tokayev is determined to regain control, even as the nation grapples with a daunting $160 billion arbitration case against these foreign firms.

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Kazakhstan is taking a bold step to reclaim its oil wealth by renegotiating contracts at the lucrative Kashagan field, where a staggering 98% of profits currently flow to foreign companies. Amid rising public frustration over transparency and environmental issues, President Tokayev is determined to regain control, even as the nation grapples with a daunting $160 billion arbitration case against these foreign firms.