Al-Farabi KazNU Researcher Presents Solar-Powered Oil Waste Treatment Technology at International Conference in Spain

Maral Abdibattayeva, Associate Professor and researcher at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), presented her research at the 2nd Global Cleaner Production Conference, held in Sitges, Spain, from 26 to 29 October 2026.

The conference brought together 542 delegates from more than 85 countries and featured 11 keynote speakers, 178 oral presentations, 37 flash talks, and 322 poster presentations.

Representing KazNU, Maral Abdibattayeva presented a poster entitled “Development of a Pilot Solar Thermolysis Unit Based on Solar Energy Concentrators for Oil Waste Utilisation.” The research was carried out as part of programme-targeted funding project BR28713197, “Caspian Center for Sustainable Innovations: Advancing Alternative Solutions through Research and Academia for the Region’s Transition to a Greener Future” (2025–2027).

The technology uses concentrated solar energy for the thermal treatment of oil-containing waste. It combines solar energy concentrators with supplementary heating, offering an environmentally sound approach to oil waste treatment and resource recovery.

During the conference, she attended scientific sessions and workshops on industrial decarbonisation, the circular economy, waste and water management, renewable energy solutions, and environmental impact assessment. She also took part in a meeting with the editors of the Journal of Cleaner Production, where participants discussed current research trends and scientific publishing.

Participation in the conference allowed the KazNU researcher to showcase the university’s research to the international scientific community, share experience with colleagues from different countries, and explore new approaches to sustainable technologies and cleaner production. She received certificates for her participation in the conference and for her poster presentation.