Online Workshop
As part of the AKTANTEN activities, we are organizing a series of one-day online workshops (each 2–3 hours long) focused on capacity building for the energy transition in Central Asia, with a particular emphasis on Kazakhstan.
AKTANTEN IN AKTAU is a multidisciplinary association and the academic framework for research and capacity building in the “AKTANTEN IN AKTAU” consortium aims at the connection between the energy and environmental systems.
Collaborative efforts between German and Kazakh universities aim to advance research and teaching in the hydrogen economy and its logistical challenges.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
Decarbonization Strategies for the Oil and Gas Sector in Western Kazakhstan
Fundamentals and Potentials of Renewable Energy in Central Asia
(Solar, Wind, Kazakhstan region)Hydrogen Technologies and Their Applications in the Region
(Green hydrogen, infrastructure, storage solutions)Energy Storage Technologies and Use Cases
(Battery systems, thermal storage, pumped hydro)Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Industry
Policy-Making for the Energy Transition: Success Factors and Challenges
Energy Policy and Investment Strategies in Kazakhstan
Project Management for Energy Projects
Stakeholder Management and Intercultural Collaboration
2ND ONLINE WORKSHOP
We are thrilled to share the success of our second online workshop “The second online workshop of Hydrogen’s role in the energy transition” took place on 28 August 2025.
The workshop brought together 15 participants, including students and academic staff from Aktau region. Our guest speaker Dr. Saule Zholdayakova, Head of the Hydrogen Technology Research Laboratory at KMG Engineering, Kazakhstan delivered an insightful presentation covering the following topics:
- Hydrogen in the world
- Key challenges: infrastructure, water, and safety
- Opportunities: innovation, entrepreneurship, and careers
- Hydrogen in Central Asia
- Hydrogen in Kazakhstan
1ST ONLINE WORKSHOP
We are thrilled to share the success of our first online workshop, “Grid integration of renewable energy sources and Electrolysers” organized within the framework of the “Aktanten in Aktau” project at the 11th of July 2025.
The workshop brought together 45 participants, including students and academic staff from various Kazakhstani universities, as well as young professionals from the industry. Our guest speaker, Dr. Nassipkul Dyussembekova, Head of Grid integration group of the Westcoast university of Applied science of Germany delivered an insightful presentation covering the following topics:
- Electricity production in Kazakhstan and Germany – today and in the coming years
- Requirements for green electricity production and grid integration
- Grid connection and maintenance of Electrolysers
The workshop lasted three hours and had a lasting impact on all participants, inspiring further interest in the ‘Aktanten in Aktau’ project and its activities.“
Past Workshops

Third online workshop

AKTANTEN Online Workshop
14:00 – 18:00 (GMT+5, Kazakhstan time)
Thursday – Friday
