XVI KAZENERGY EURASIAN FORUM

The KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum –

is a unique dialogue platform, which offers an excellent opportunity to have the leading experts share their views on current trends and forecasts, with the common agenda to help the world achieve its global aim – stopping the Climate change.

KASSYM-JOMART TOKAYEV

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

WELCOME SPEECHES

MR. BOLAT AKCHULAKOV

Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association

It is my great pleasure to welcome all participants of the Kazakhstan Energy Week – 2025

XVI KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum! The KAZENERGY Forum, which has already become a hallmark of Kazakhstan’s energy industry, will be an unprecedentedly large-scale gathering this year. The event is held in the year of the KAZENERGY Association’s 20th anniversary,
which is the largest industry association of Kazakhstan.

H.E. YERLAN AKKENZHENOV

Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On behalf of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I am pleased to welcome all participants of the Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025/XVI KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum,
dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association, one of the leading industry organizations in the country.

MR. DEREK MAGNESS

Chevron Eurasia President

Over the years Kazakhstan Energy Week and the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum has become a landmark event that continues to serve as a vital platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration in the energy sector across the region.

MR. WILLIAM LACOBIE

General Director, Tengizchevroil LLP

On behalf of the Tengizchevroil, I am pleased to welcome all participants of Kazakhstan Energy Week – the XVI Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY!

MR. GIANCARLO RUIU

Managing Director, North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to XVI KAZENERGY Forum. We are living in a time of profound global transformation. The energy transition, rapid technological advancements, environmental challenges, and shifting market dynamics demand not only adaptation but proactive leadership and strategic vision.

MR. KAIRAT MAXUTOV

Сhairman of the Management Board Samruk-Energy JSC

On behalf of Samruk-Energy JSC, I am pleased to welcome the participants of Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025 and the 16th Eurasian KAZENERGY Forum — one of the key events in the energy industry, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association.

WELCOME SPEECHES

MR. BOLAT AKCHULAKOV

Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association

It is my great pleasure to welcome all participants of the Kazakhstan Energy Week – 2025

XVI KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum! The KAZENERGY Forum, which has already become a hallmark of Kazakhstan’s energy industry, will be an unprecedentedly large-scale gathering this year. The event is held in the year of the KAZENERGY Association’s 20th anniversary,
which is the largest industry association of Kazakhstan.

H.E. YERLAN AKKENZHENOV

Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On behalf of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I am pleased to welcome all participants of the Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025/XVI KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum,
dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association, one of the leading industry organizations in the country.

MR. DEREK MAGNESS

Chevron Eurasia President

Over the years Kazakhstan Energy Week and the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum has become a landmark event that continues to serve as a vital platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration in the energy sector across the region.

MR. WILLIAM LACOBIE

General Director, Tengizchevroil LLP

On behalf of the Tengizchevroil, I am pleased to welcome all participants of Kazakhstan Energy Week – the XVI Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY!

MR. GIANCARLO RUIU

Managing Director, North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to XVI KAZENERGY Forum. We are living in a time of profound global transformation. The energy transition, rapid technological advancements, environmental challenges, and shifting market dynamics demand not only adaptation but proactive leadership and strategic vision.

MR. KAIRAT MAXUTOV

Сhairman of the Management Board Samruk-Energy JSC

On behalf of Samruk-Energy JSC, I am pleased to welcome the participants of Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025 and the 16th Eurasian KAZENERGY Forum — one of the key events in the energy industry, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association.

NATIONAL ENERGY REPORT

WOMEN’S ENERGY CLUB

SPEAKERS

Mr. Bolat Akchulakov

Chairman,
KAZENERGY Association

H.E. Yerlan Akkenzhenov

Minister of Energy, Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Almassadam Satkaliyev

Chairman, Agency
of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy

H.E. Yerlan Nyssanbayev

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources
of the Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Nurlan Yermekbayev

Secretary-General
Shanghai Cooperation Organization

H.E. Haitham Al Ghais

Secretary General, The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

H.E. Jassim Alshirawi

Secretary
General, International Energy Forum

H.E. Francesco La Camera

Director-General, International Renewable
Energy Agency (IRENA)

H.E. Kairat Sarybay

Secretary General, Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)

H.E. Mustafa Kapucu

Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye
to the Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Pedro Miras

President,
WPC Energy

Mr. Hua Liu

Deputy Director General,
Head of the Department of Technical CooperationInternational
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Dr. Mahmoud R. Fath-Allah

Director of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Meteorology, League of
Arab States

H.E. Alparslan Bayraktar

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources,
Republic of Türkiye

H.E. Parviz Shahbazov

Minister of Energy,
Republic of Azerbaijan

Mr. Arzybek Kozhoshev

Member of the Eurasian Economic Comission,
Board – Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure

H.E. Dr. Saleh A. Al-Kharabsheh

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

H.E. Daler Juma Shofakir

Minister of Energy and Water Resources,
Republic of Tajikistan

Mr. Aset Irgaliyev

Chairman,
Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Magzum Mirzagaliyev

Advisor
to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Zulfiya Suleimenova

Public official,
Expert in international environmental cooperation

H.E. Alibek Kuantyrov

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Askhat Khassenov

Chairman
of the Management Board, NC «KazMunayGas» JSC

Mr. Meirzhan Yussupov

Chief Executive Officer,
NAC «Kazatomprom» JSC

Mr. Yerlan Galiyev

Chairman of the Board,
JSC «National Geological Survey»

Mr. Kairat Maxutov

Chairman of the Management Board,
“Samruk-Energy” JSC

Mr. Nabi Aitzhanov

Chairman of Management Board,
Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) JSC

Mr. Sanzhar Zharkeshov

Vice Minister of Energy,
Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Sungat Yesimkhanov

Vice Minister of Energy,
Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Mansur Oshurbayev

Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources,
Republic of Kazakhstan

H.E. Zhannat Dubirova

Vice Minister of Industry and Construction,
Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Bakhytzhan Khassanov

Director General,
KMG Kashagan B.V.

Mr. Rustam Zhursunov

Chairman, Kazakhstan Investors Association

Mr. Ahmet Türkoğlu

Chairman and CEO, Turkish Petroleum Corporation

Mr. William Lacobie

Director General,
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO)

Mr. Marco Marsili

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO),
Director General

Mr. Giancarlo Ruiu

Managing Director,
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)

Mr. John Dorfeld

Head of the Direct Investment Fund,
Chevron

Mr. Behrooz Baikalizadeh

Head, Petroleum Studies Department

Dr. Aydar Shakirov

Head of the Gas Market Analysis Department,
Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

Mrs. Altynai Abdykerimova

President,
Association of Women in Energy of Kyrgyzstan

Mrs. Marième Travaly

Regional Manager,
International Finance Corporation

Mr. Huseyin Ozhan

Managing Director, Central Asia and Mongolia, European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development

Mrs. Sule Kilic

Director,
Eurasia Energy,
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Mr. Andrei Mikhnev

Country Manager for Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan,
World Bank

Mr. Matthew Sagers

Vice President,
S&P Global

Mr. Richard Howe

Executive Vice President, Conventional Oil & Gas, Shell plc.

Mr. Charles Fernandes

Senior Vice President,
Asia Pacific, TotalEnergies E&P

Mr. Hiroshi Matsuda

Senior Vice-President & Chief Regional Officer, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

Mr. Luca Vignati

Upstream Director, Eni SpA

Mr. Chingiz Hajiyev

Vice
president business development Caspian, BP

Mrs. Olga Savenkova

Vice President,
Rystad Energy

Suzanne Coogan

Mrs. Senior Vice President and Country Chair,
Shell Kazakhstan

Mr. Seger Hoytink

Chairman and Managing Director,
Eni Kazakhstan

Mr. Gabriel Constantin

General Director,
Air Liquide Munay Tech Gases LLP

Mr. Michele Nicora

Head of Renewables for Central Asia,
RINA Consulting

Mr. Uzakbay Karabalin

Deputy Chairman, KAZENERGY Association

Mr. Jambulat Sarsenov

Vice President, WPC Energy

Mr. Oleg Budargin

Advisor on Strategic Issues to the Secretary General,
World Energy Council (WEC)

Mr. Askhat Makhambetov

Deputy Chairman,
Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy

Mr. Almaz Abildaev,

Director of the Research Center
«Energy Aspects of Kazakhstan»

Mr. Dyussenbay Turganov

Deputy of the Mazhilis,
Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Mr. Artur Nigmatyanov

President of the Management Board,
Honeywell in Central Asia

Mr. Talgat Temirzhanov

Partner,
Boston Consulting Group in Kazakhstan

Mr. Dastan Abishev

General Director,
International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building (IMBC)

Mr. Anton Chernikov

Regional Manager,
Gas Technology Services, Caspian,
Baker Hughes

Mrs. Mao Yawei

Director General,
China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas

Mr. Zhandos Nurmaganbetov

Director
General, KAZENERGY Association

Mr. Bauyrzhan Muratuly

General Director,
NMSK Kazmortransflot LLP

Mrs. Lyazzat Akhmurzina

Executive Director,
KAZENERGY Association

Mrs. Gulzada Shakulikova

Chairman of the Board – Rector,
NJSC «Atyrau University of Oil and Gas»

Mr. Rustem Kabzhanov

General Director,
ECOJER Association

Mr. Anuar Buranbaev

Partner,
Research and Consulting Center

Mrs. Rysty Tasmagambetova

Deputy General Director «Embamunaigas» JSC

Mr. Yerlan Mukay

Deputy Managing Director,
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)

Mr. Konilkosh Suyessinov

Deputy General Director,
Tengizchevroil (TCO)

Mr. Mukhtar Mankeyev

Deputy General Director,
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO)

Mrs. Kamshat Baizhanova

General Manager,
Human Resources Management
«Tengizchevroil» LLC

Mrs. Farida Che Ibrahim

Deputy Managing Director
ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc.

Mr. Ryan Chilcote

Former journalist
at Fox News, CNN, and Bloomberg

Dr. Ali Akbar Dehghan

Senior Oil Supply Analyst,
Petroleum Studies Department

Mr. Raed Alaameri

Energy Demand Analyst, Energy Studies Department

Mr. Hemme Battjes

Chief Commercial Officer,
Pecten

Mr. Daniel Zholdybayev

Managing Director of the Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Council,
Petrocouncil

Mrs. Zhamiga Adilova

Head of Instrumentation and Automation Service,
JSC «CNPC-Aktobemunaigas»

Mrs. Gulnar Ayazbaeva

Lead Geologist,
«Embamunaigas» JSC

Mrs. Fatima Galyamova

Electrician
“KEGOC” JSC

Mrs. Ainagul Tulemisova

Shift Supervisor,
Central Engineering and Technological Service (CETS),
JSC «CNPC-Aktobemunaigas»

Mrs. Aisholpan Orazymbetova

Head of the Laboratory,
«Kazgermunai» Joint Venture»

ALL SPEAKERS

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