Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into Kazakhstan’s real economy. At an IT hackathon held at Astana Hub, startups showcased solutions designed to improve efficiency in the oil and gas sector. Participants proposed technologies that automate operations and reduce business costs. One such project was presented by engineer Temirlan Zharylgamyssov. His smart routing system for specialized vehicles automatically assigns transport requests based on location, workload, and travel time.
«Requests come—for example, a tractor unit is needed at a specific oil field, or cargo needs transporting. Currently, dispatchers check which vehicles are available, evaluate options, and call drivers to see if they can head to the site. This process is obviously very time-consuming. We are developing a system that handles this automatically, tracking vehicle locations, driver availability, estimated travel times, and potential delays or penalties. This automation eliminates manual work and ultimately generates revenue for the business,» said Temirlan Zharylgamyssov, engineer and developer of the specialized vehicle routing project.
But demand isn’t limited to startups focused on process optimization—IT developers are also addressing another key challenge for industrial operations: improving workplace safety. Muhamed-Kanapiya Zhaksylyk presented a platform that leverages AI to analyze industrial incidents and proactively identify risks at manufacturing facilities.
«AI can detect patterns and anticipate potential incidents, providing recommendations in advance and speeding up response times. Currently, this process takes around 72 hours on average. With AI and automation, it could be reduced to just four hours. If we test it in Kazakhstan and the CIS, and properly monetize the model by structuring the system and workflow effectively, it could also be adapted for other markets,» Zhaksylyk said.
The developers are confident that their solutions can
be scaled and applied not only in the oil and gas sector but also in other
industries where speed, precision, and process safety are essential.
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