Vice Minister's Visit

Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Energy Yerlan Akbarov Visits Kazpetrol Group’s Production Facilities

On 6 November 2026, Yerlan Yessenaliyevich Akbarov, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to the Kyzylorda Region. As part of his trip, he visited the Akshabulak oil field, where he attended a meeting with representatives of the region’s oil-producing companies, and toured the production infrastructure of Kazpetrol Group LLP.

The meeting was organized with the support of the PetroMining Association, represented by Sayat Boranbekov, and was hosted at the KazGermunai joint venture. Representatives of all oil-producing companies in the Kyzylorda Region took part. The participants reviewed the companies’ current performance, discussed pressing industry issues and explored possible solutions. The meeting provided a platform for open and constructive dialogue between government authorities and subsoil users.

During the meeting, two issues of particular importance to subsoil users in the Kyzylorda Region were raised by the General Director of Kazpetrol Group.

The first concerned the annual increase in tariffs charged by natural monopoly entities, including KazTransOil JSC and electricity supply companies, while the domestic oil sales price remains unchanged. This situation leads to higher operating costs for subsoil users, while their revenue remains at the same level. As a result, the financial burden on oil-producing companies continues to grow.

The second issue was the need to increase the share of oil exports for subsoil users in the Kyzylorda Region. Expanding export opportunities would help improve the economic efficiency of their operations and create more favourable conditions for the sustainable development of the industry.

Particular attention during the visit was given to Kazpetrol Group’s operations. The Vice Minister toured several of the company’s key production facilities at the Sauth Kairkeldy oil field, including the oil treatment facility, water treatment system and compressor station.

Company representatives provided a detailed overview of the technological processes, equipment operating principles and production management practices. The tour offered an opportunity to demonstrate the infrastructure that supports the company’s stable operations, as well as Kazpetrol Group’s comprehensive approach to developing its production capacity.

The final part of the programme was a visit to the company’s rotational camp. Yerlan Akbarov reviewed the employees’ accommodation and living conditions. The Vice Minister gave a positive assessment of the facilities and highlighted the importance of providing comfortable and appropriate living conditions for professionals working in the challenging environment of oil fields.

For Kazpetrol Group, the visit was an opportunity to showcase the results of its day-to-day operations, production capabilities and approach to organizing work. Behind every facility are the professionalism and commitment of its specialists, the coordinated efforts of its teams, and their dedication to maintaining high standards of production and safety.

The Vice Minister’s working visit once again highlighted the importance of cooperation between government authorities and oil-producing companies in addressing shared industry challenges. Open dialogue, the exchange of experience and a focus on operational issues provide a foundation for the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas sector and for strengthening the economic potential of the Kyzylorda Region.