KPO participated in the KIOGE 2026 “Oil and Gas” conference and exhibition

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. took part in the KIOGE 2026 Anniversary International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition.

The KPO delegation was led by Mukhtar Mankeyev, Vice General Director.

During the "Oil and Gas Machine-Building and Petrochemistry" plenary session, addressing the participants, Mukhtar Mankeyev noted: "KPO views commitments in the area of development of local capacities as an integral part of its operations. The Company fosters the development of local suppliers of goods and services and implements a wide range of projects to support domestic manufacturing in Kazakhstan. These projects are focused on cooperation between foreign and local manufacturers, facilitating their integration and the transfer of advanced technologies to the Kazakhstan industrial sector of economy," he added.

"We believe that the successful implementation of these initiatives will create the conditions for manufacturing complex high technology products in the Republic of Kazakhstan, capable of meeting the long-term needs of Kazakhstani companies and business partnerships," said Mukhtar Mankeyev.

During the opening of KIOGE 2026, the KPO exhibition stand was visited by Yerlan Akbarov, Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Olzhas Smagulov, Deputy Akim of Almaty, and senior executives of major Kazakhstani oil and gas companies. Mukhtar Mankeyev highlighted the Company's achievements in implementing its workforce nationalization program, developing Kazakhstani suppliers, protecting the environment, and contributing to the social development of the West Kazakhstan region.

KIOGE is recognized as the main industry event of oil and gas sector in the Caspian region and is held once every two years. The anniversary event served as a platform for discussing the prospects of oil, gas, and energy complex, presenting the advanced technologies, strengthening business relationships, and developing new areas of international cooperation.

Notes to Media:

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) is a joint venture between Eni SpA (29.25%), Shell plc, (29.25%), Chevron (18%), Lukoil (13.5%) and KazMunayGas (10%).

KPO oversees the expansion and development of the Karachaganak field - one of the world's largest gas and condensate fields

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