A Facility for the Production of Dried Camel Milk Opens in Zhanaozen

A Facility for the Production of Dried Camel Milk Opens in Zhanaozen

12.01.2026 19:30:45 1527

Today, on January 12, as part of a working visit to the city of Zhanaozen, the Akim of Mangistau Region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, took part in the official opening ceremony of a facility for the production of freeze-dried camel milk at the Zhanaozen Dairy Plant.

The new dairy facility is considered an important production site contributing to the regional economy. The project is aimed at establishing the production of high-quality, environmentally friendly products, creating new jobs, and developing domestic manufacturing. In the future, the plant’s products are planned to be exported. At present, negotiations are underway regarding supplies to China and the United Arab Emirates.

The facility was constructed by Zhanaozen Sut Zauyty LLP. The total investment volume of the project amounts to 148 million tenge, and 12 new jobs have been created at the facility. The total area of the site is 500 square meters, with a production capacity of up to 18 tons of products per year.

The main objective of the facility is to ensure year-round and uninterrupted production of shubat. In addition, through the operation of the facility, it is planned to increase shubat production volumes and provide support to the agricultural sector. Previously, the plant processed about 68,000 liters of milk per year from approximately 30 farming households; it is now planned to double this volume.

During the official ceremony, the Akim of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, congratulated residents on the opening of the new facility and emphasized its importance for the life of the city.

“This new production enterprise is an important and beneficial initiative for our region. The development of high-quality, environmentally friendly production, the creation of new jobs, and support for domestic manufacturing are among our priority tasks,” the head of the region emphasized.

Village elders also delivered congratulatory remarks and cut the ribbon of the new complex. Guests toured the internal premises of the facility and familiarized themselves with the production process.

 

Press Service of the Akim of Mangistau Region

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1139978?lang=kk