Kazakhstan is taking a significant step toward sustainable energy management by constructing a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in its capital, Astana. This initiative aims to address the increasing demand for battery disposal and recycling as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the city continues to grow. According to the Astana police department, the city currently has 908 electric vehicles, a number that is expected to rise further in the coming years.
The environmental protection and nature management department of Astana’s administration emphasized the importance of proper battery disposal and recycling. Currently, lithium-ion batteries undergo primary processing and are stored at a specialized facility operated by KazEcoTech, located within the Astana – a new city special economic zone. The establishment of a dedicated recycling plant will enhance the city’s ability to manage battery waste efficiently, reduce environmental hazards, and promote sustainable practices in line with global trends in green energy and waste management.
The enterprise seeks to build a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in the future. The department stated: “In an effort to process hazardous waste, it’s planned to launch a lithium-ion battery recycling plant on the territory pf the enterprise. The project will be implemented after funds are secured from the Damu entrepreneurship development fund.”
