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Т.</given-names></name><name name-style="western" xml:lang="en"><surname>Utelbayev</surname><given-names>B. T.</given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="ru"><p>магистр бизнес-aдминистрирования</p><p>050000, г. Алматы</p><p>Ангола</p></bio><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Master of Business Administration</p><p>050000, Almaty</p><p>Аngolа</p><p>   </p></bio><email xlink:type="simple">b_utelbayev@kbtu.kz</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff-1"/></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0620-7158</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name name-style="eastern" xml:lang="ru"><surname>Ажигали</surname><given-names>А. С.</given-names></name><name name-style="western" xml:lang="en"><surname>Azhigali</surname><given-names>A. S.</given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="ru"><p>магистр бизнес-aдминистрирования</p><p>050000, г. Алматы</p></bio><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Master of Business Administration</p><p>050000, Almaty</p></bio><email xlink:type="simple">a_azhigali@kbtu.kz</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff-2"/></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><contrib-id contrib-id-type="orcid">https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4697-7254</contrib-id><name-alternatives><name name-style="eastern" xml:lang="ru"><surname>Амангельдин</surname><given-names>А. Г.</given-names></name><name name-style="western" xml:lang="en"><surname>Amangeldin</surname><given-names>A. G. </given-names></name></name-alternatives><bio xml:lang="ru"><p>магистр бизнес-aдминистрирования</p><p>050000, г. Алматы</p></bio><bio xml:lang="en"><p>Master of Business Administration</p><p>050000, Almaty</p></bio><email xlink:type="simple">a_amangeldin@kbtu.kz</email><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff-3"/></contrib></contrib-group><aff-alternatives id="aff-1"><aff xml:lang="ru">Казахстанско-Британский технический университет; Компания «SLB» («Шлюмберже»)<country>Казахстан</country></aff><aff xml:lang="en">Kazakh-British Technical University; SLB (ex. Schlumberger)<country>Kazakhstan</country></aff></aff-alternatives><aff-alternatives id="aff-2"><aff xml:lang="ru">Казахстанско-Британский технический университет; ТОО «Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia»<country>Казахстан</country></aff><aff xml:lang="en">Kazakh-British Technical University; “Samsung Electronics Central Eurasia” LLP<country>Kazakhstan</country></aff></aff-alternatives><aff-alternatives id="aff-3"><aff xml:lang="ru">Казахстанско-Британский технический университет; ТОО «Газопровод Бейнеу – Шымкент»<country>Казахстан</country></aff><aff xml:lang="en">Kazakh-British Technical University; “Beineu – Shymkent Gas Pipeline” LLP<country>Kazakhstan</country></aff></aff-alternatives><pub-date pub-type="collection"><year>2024</year></pub-date><pub-date pub-type="epub"><day>26</day><month>03</month><year>2024</year></pub-date><volume>21</volume><issue>1</issue><fpage>140</fpage><lpage>148</lpage><permissions><copyright-statement>Copyright &amp;#x00A9; Утельбаев Б.Т., Ажигали А.С., Амангельдин А.Г., 2024</copyright-statement><copyright-year>2024</copyright-year><copyright-holder xml:lang="ru">Утельбаев Б.Т., Ажигали А.С., Амангельдин А.Г.</copyright-holder><copyright-holder xml:lang="en">Utelbayev B.T., Azhigali A.S., Amangeldin A.G.</copyright-holder><license xml:lang="ru" license-type="creative-commons-attribution" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" xlink:type="simple"><license-p>Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.</license-p></license><license xml:lang="en" license-type="creative-commons-attribution" xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" xlink:type="simple"><license-p>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.</license-p></license></permissions><self-uri xlink:href="https://vestnik.kbtu.edu.kz/jour/article/view/1031">https://vestnik.kbtu.edu.kz/jour/article/view/1031</self-uri><abstract><p>Данная статья рассматривает нюансы экологической устойчивости на фоне Казахстанско-Китайского трубопровода – критически важного канала для перевозки нефти и газа через границы. Тщательные методологии, включая картографирование с использованием ГИС и взаимодействие с местным населением, раскрывают экологические вызовы, свойственные проектам по пересечению границ. От разрушения среды обитания и загрязнения до потенциала утечек нефти – данные негативные последствия требуют стратегического смягчения. Статья рекомендует многогранный подход, предлагая внедрение передовых технологий, стратегическое планирование маршрута и диверсификацию источников энергии. С акцентом на взаимодействие с местным населением, прозрачность и международное сотрудничество предлагаемые устойчивые практики направлены на баланс между неотложными задачами экономического роста и экологическим сохранением. Пока мир борется с растущими потребностями в энергии, Казахстанско-Китайский трубопровод служит заметным кейсом, провоцируя коллективное переосмысление нашего подхода к глобальной энергетической торговле. Через проактивные меры и совместные усилия становится возможным сбалансировать хрупкое равновесие между энергетической безопасностью и экологическим управлением, создавая будущее, где устойчивые практики лежат в основе международных энергетических усилий.</p></abstract><trans-abstract xml:lang="en"><p>The article delves into the nuanced realm of environmental sustainability in the context of the KazakhstanChina pipeline – a crucial conduit for oil and gas resources spanning borders. Rigorous methodologies, including Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and community engagement, unveil the environmental challenges intrinsic to cross-border energy projects. From habitat disruption and pollution to the potential for oil spills, the negative impacts demand strategic mitigation. The article advocates for a multifaceted approach, recommending the incorporation of advanced technologies, strategic route planning, and diversified energy sources. Emphasizing community engagement, transparency, and international cooperation, the proposed sustainable practices aim to balance the imperatives of economic growth with ecological preservation. As the world grapples with increasing energy demands, the Kazakhstan-China pipeline stands as a poignant case study, prompting a collective reevaluation of our approach to global energy trade. Through proactive measures and collaborative efforts, it is possible to navigate the delicate equilibrium between energy security and environmental stewardship, fostering a future where sustainable practices underscore the foundation of cross-border energy endeavors.</p></trans-abstract><kwd-group xml:lang="ru"><kwd>Казахстанско-Китайский трубопровод</kwd><kwd>нефтегазовые ресурсы</kwd><kwd>энергия</kwd><kwd>окружающая среда</kwd><kwd>устойчивость</kwd></kwd-group><kwd-group xml:lang="en"><kwd>Kazakhstan-China pipeline</kwd><kwd>oil and gas resources</kwd><kwd>energy</kwd><kwd>environment</kwd><kwd>sustainability</kwd></kwd-group></article-meta></front><back><ref-list><title>References</title><ref id="cit1"><label>1</label><citation-alternatives><mixed-citation xml:lang="ru">Kosharov V. &amp; Dzhamanbalin B. Strategic assessment of electric power industry development: a case of Kazakhstan. 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