The new government: who favors whom
A shuffle of officials in the government of Kazakhstan is usually treated not as a part of some long-term strategy, but rather, as a part of the solutions to certain problems. Specifically, many experts believe that recent change of government has been reasoned by necessity to veil the move of Nurtai Abykaev, in fact, the second most important figure in the country. details >>
Iran: The Caspian Neighbor
Iran ranks second in the world in crude oil reserves and fourth in crude oil production. All this makes the Islamic Republic the important state in the Central Asian region. The last year’s commodity turnover between Iran and Kazakhstan reached $2 billion. Ramin Mehmanparasta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Islamic Republic of Iran in RK has shared his view with the O&G readership about what steps are being taken by the two states to enhance their bilateral relations, in particular, in the oil & gas sector. details >>
Aktobe oblast increased oil production
Aktobe oblast holds one of the leading positions in the area of oil and gas projects in Kazakhstan. Zhanazhol, Kenkiyak, Alibekmola and Kozhasai are large national oil fields located here, the development of which require great efforts. In this concern, we asked Eleusin Sagyndykov, the Akim of Aktobe oblast, to share with O&G readers, about the current projects and perspective plans in the region. details >>
South Korea will develop Caspian oil
The negotiations between South Korea and Kazakhstan over the joint development of the oil fields, located in the Kazakhstan Caspian Sea Sector, have been conducted for several years. Last year the Korean side completed the negotiations on the development of one of the promising blocks - Zhambyl. The final version of this agreement was planned to be signed by the end of 2006. We refer to KNOC General Director Mr Gwak Jung Il asking him to share the progress of the agreement. details >>
KazEnergy: Towards real-life solutions
Kazakhstani oil, gas and energy sector organizations association, KazEnergy, was established about a year ago. The development of the organization and its admission into big energy sector politics has evolved during this period. details >>
KMTF to supply oil to BTC
It is publicly known that KazMorTransFlot returned 3 rented berths to Aktau port. In this concern, we have asked KMTF general director Marat Ormanov to share with O&G readers how the company reorganized its business in order to manage the arising problems. details >>
