ABOUT 3 THOUSAND SPECIALISTS VISITED THE INTERNATIONAL ATYRAU OIL&GAS AND ATYRAUBUILD EXHIBITIONS 2025
FROM APRIL 2 TO 4, THE 22ND NORTH CASPIAN REGIONAL ATYRAU OIL&GAS EXHIBITION, ONE OF THE KEY INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS OF THE REGION, WAS HELD IN ATYRAU, WHICH ONCE AGAIN CONFIRMED THE STATUS OF AN IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGING EXPERIENCE, EFFECTIVE NETWORKING AND DEMONSTRATING MODERN SOLUTIONS IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY.
The 22nd North Caspian Regional Construction and Interior Exhibition - AtyrauBuild was held in parallel. The combined exposition gathered 2,655 visitors and dozens of companies from Kazakhstan and abroad.
The honoured guests included Daryn Shamuratov, the Deputy Akim of the Atyrau region, Temirlan Urkumbayev, the Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Chemistry and Technical Regulation of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhandos Nurmaganbetov, the General Director of KAZENERGY Association, Kairgeldy Kabyldin, the Deputy General Director for Relations with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of Caspian Pipeline Consortium-K JSC, Ruiu Giancarlo, the Managing Director of North Caspian Operating Company, Asylbek Dzhakiyev, the Chairman of PetroCouncil Oil and Gas Council of Kazakhstan, Petito Aniello, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Italian Embassy in Astana, Martino Castellani, the Director of the Italian Trade Commission I.C.E. – the Head of the Trade Exchange Development Department of the Italian Embassy in Kazakhstan (ICE/ITA Agency).
The latest developments in the joint exposition were presented by 97 companies from 10 countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, the Netherlands, the UAE, Pakistan, Russia and Singapore. For the first time, 18 manufacturers from Italy presented a large national stand. According to Mr. Aniello Petito, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan, the 22nd North Caspian Regional Atyrau Oil & Gas Exhibition is of great importance for the development of bilateral economic relations between Kazakhstan and Italy. Today, more than 260 Italian companies operate in Kazakhstan, and every year the trade exchange between the two countries increases significantly.
“Atyrau region is the center of the oil and gas industry of Kazakhstan, where interesting projects in this industry are being implemented. Therefore, for our delegation, the exhibition is an opportunity to meet with representatives of the main companies in the industry, government agencies, suppliers of equipment and services, as well as potential partners”, Aniello Petito said.
Representatives of Serena from Pakistan took part in the exhibition for the first time. As Saima Imran, the Head of Marketing Department, said, Kazakhstan is an attractive platform for the development of textile business: “We are participating in Atyrau Oil&Gas for the first time, and I am very pleased with the level of organization. In two days, we made many contacts and found potential partners. After returning to Pakistan, we plan to continue negotiations. I am sure that our products - fabrics and personal protective equipment - will be in demand in the Kazakhstan market”.
Representatives of Texol were also present at the exhibition. As Shota Abkhazava, the Head of the Texol Group of Companies, said, participation in the exhibition is regular. This time Texol presented new oilfield service equipment.
“I thank the organizers for creating a platform where companies can exchange opinions, experience and establish business contacts”, Shota Abkhazava said.
It is worth noting that many visitors, after analyzing and monitoring the effectiveness of visiting the Atyrau Oil&Gas exhibition, decide to visit the platform again, and often decide to come next year with a stand as an exhibitor. One of the regular guests of the exhibition was Alibek Shamidenov, the Business Development Manager of Signify LLP (Atyrau city). He noted the high level of organization and the wide geography of participants: “The main goal of my visit is to get acquainted with the current offers on the market of lighting, meet with potential customers, and get feedback on our equipment. This year, attendance is noticeably higher than last year. It is especially pleasant to see new participants from China, Russia, as well as our local colleagues. The exhibition is becoming more and more large-scale and interesting”, Alibek Shamidenov shared.
It is worth noting that the rich business program of the exhibition over three days was formed thanks to the participation of dozens of speakers - representatives of government agencies, practicing experts, as well as leaders of the largest industry associations and unions. Thus, the business program content included a Plenary Session “Prospects and Challenges of New Projects in the Petrochemical Industry”. Experts discussed key trends in the development of the industry, ways to attract investment, mechanisms of state support, as well as issues of introducing innovative technologies and sustainable development. Then the Panel Session “Further Prospects for the Implementation of Digital Solutions in the Oil and Gas Industry” took place, within the framework of which issues dedicated to big data, automation of production, artificial intelligence and their impact on operational activities were discussed. Special attention was paid to an in-depth discussion of procurement processes. The business program included seminars from the following companies: Tengizchevroil, NCOC and KPO. Also, as part of the exhibition, industrial excursions and a press tour to Makhambet Industrial and Production Complex (TEXOL Group of Companies) and Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. LLP took place.
For more than 20 years of its existence, the Atyrau Oil&Gas exhibition has become the central meeting place for oil and gas industry specialists, providing a key platform for communication between representatives of state apparatus and leading market players.
The exhibition continues to strengthen its status as an international platform for professional dialogue, demonstrating the growing interest in the region from global and local companies.
General partner of the event is Tengizchevroil
Gold partner is Caspian Pipeline Consortium
Silver partners are Beeline, Clemco International
The event is officially supported by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of the Atyrau region, KazMunayGas NC JSC, Kazakhstan Association of Oil, Gas and Energy Complex Organizations “KAZENERGY”, Council for the Development of Strategic Partnerships in the Oil and Gas Industry “PETROCOUNCIL”, Union of Service Companies of Kazakhstan “KazService”, Kazakhstan Society of Oil Workers and Geologists (KONG).
The event is organized by Iteca Kazakhstan Exhibition Company and its international partner – ICA Events Group of Companies.
