Kazakhstan's Stationary Source Emissions Exceed 2 mln Metric Tons in 2024

Air pollutant emissions from stationary sources in Kazakhstan reached 2,271.4 thousand metric tons in 2024, marking a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released Monday by the National Statistics Bureau.

The country’s largest emitters are Pavlodar and Karaganda regions, accounting for 694,200 and 455,000 tons, respectively, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

The Kazakh cities of republican significance - Astana, Almaty and Shymkent produced 49,100, 43,300 and 29,300 tons of emissions.

According to the National Statistics Bureau, Zhetysu, Kyzylorda and Turkistan regions showed the lowest pollution levels in 2024, with 15,400, 24,900 and 26,300 tons of emissions, accordingly.

In 2024, 221,400 tons of lead and lead compounds, 86,000 tons of manganese and manganese compounds, 110,000 tons of copper oxide, 400,000 tons of sulfuric acid, 42,000 tons of chlorine and 725 kilograms of mercury were emitted to the environment, which are within the current emissions limits, reads the report.