In the Address to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Solutions through Digital Transformation,” the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev identified infrastructure development and the introduction of modern technologies in housing and utilities as key priorities.
Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported on the results of the development of the oil and gas, coal, and electric power industries of the country for the first half of 2026 at a Government session.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of gas industry development were considered.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenev held a series of bilateral meetings with the management of leading international energy companies, participants of the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported at the Government session on the current state of the fuel and energy complex.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin presented a strategy for qualitative economic diversification and the formation of a new growth model at the Government session. In line with the tasks set by the Head of State, the key priority is the creation of a modern industrial framework through the development of manufacturing and high-tech industries.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on entrepreneurship development with representatives of the oil and gas and energy sectors, the mining and metallurgical industry, the agro-industrial complex, members of relevant associations, and experts from all regions at the platform of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil Peter Larden to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas sector. A number of issues related to the joint projects Tengiz, Kashagan, and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium were discussed.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, during a working trip to the West Kazakhstan Region, reviewed the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on the development of the oil and gas industry.
On the eve of Oil and Gas Industry Workers’ Day, on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov presented state awards to specialists and veterans of the industry.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Wang Wentao, President of Hong Kong Sino-Science Oil and Gas Co., Ltd. (Geo-Jade Petroleum).
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Peter Larden, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil. The discussion focused on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, infrastructure development plans, the introduction of advanced technologies, and the potential expansion of joint activities across various areas.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Nikolay Gorban, General Director of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), to discuss cooperation in the oil transportation sector.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Nail Maganov, Chief Executive Officer of PJSC Tatneft. The parties discussed plans to expand cooperation in the oil and gas chemical sector, including progress on a major investment project for the production of butadiene and synthetic rubber in the Atyrau region.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Holds Meeting on Implementation of Major Metallurgical and Petrochemical Projects
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with Peter Costello, President of Shell's Exploration and Production Division. The discussions focused on the implementation of joint oil and gas projects and prospects for further cooperation. The meeting was also attended by Ali Al-Janabi, Senior Vice President and Chairman of Shell in Kazakhstan, and Suzanne Kugean, Vice President for Exploration in Key Countries and Namibia.
