President Tokayev takes part in award ceremony for oil and gas workers

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the domestic oil and gas workers on the industry’s 125th anniversary. The first Kazakh oil was extracted in the Atyrau region. Nearly 250,000 people are now employed in the sector which is keeping up with the times, incorporating innovative technologies and implementing new environmental safety standards. Besides raw material extraction, Kazakhstan has established oil refining processes. The country produces most types of fuel and petroleum products, the Head of State emphasized. He also noted the contributions of leading global oil and gas corporations to the sector’s advancement. Projects such as Tengiz, Kashagan, Karachaganak, and the CPC pipeline are prime examples of mutually beneficial cooperation between the state and investors. President Tokayev outlined future challenges that need to be addressed in the oil and gas sector.

«The global oil and gas industry is at the forefront of scientific and technological progress. To ensure sustainable growth in production volumes, it is essential to actively introduce advanced technologies in geological exploration and field development. In the context of unprecedented international turbulence, a priority task is further diversification of export routes. The development of the oil refining sector is of immense importance. It is necessary to ensure stable production of petroleum products that meet modern environmental standards. The oil and gas chemistry sector is also highly promising,» said the Head of State.