COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ATOMSPHERE POLLUTION IN WESTERN KAZAKHSTAN REGIONS

Abstract

The article contains a comparative analysis of atmospheric emissions on the territory of the Western Kazakhstan regions. An analysis of pollutants emissions into the atmosphere of Western Kazakhstan shows that in the study area there are quite a lot of sources, the emissions of which create high levels of air pollution in most of the territory. In terms of economic activity types, the main share belongs to industry. It has been established that the main air pollution’s stationary sources are the oil, gas complex and chemical industry enterprises. Calculated emission indicators characterizing the air pollution levels per unit area, per capita, as well as integral coefficients showed that the regions contribution to atmospheric pollution’s total emissions is unequal, Atyrau and Aktobe regions account for 36.6% and 35.4% of the total emissions, respectively. On the territory of Western Kazakhstan, only solid particles emitted into the atmosphere are captured, mainly in the industrial zone, the share of gaseous substances captured is insignificant, and in most of the region there are no treatment facilities. The work carried out contributes to further analysis of the assessment of the atmosphere environmental state in country’s large industrial regions. The results of the sources and pollution levels’ analysis make it possible to determine priority areas for reducing atmospheric emissions, as well as to develop strategies and programs for environmental safety and sustainable development in the region of Western Kazakhstan.