Workers in the oil and gas sector receive accolades from President Tokayev

President Tokayev Highlights the Transformation of Kazakhstan's Oil and Gas Industry

In a ceremony held at Akorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated workers and veterans of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry on their professional holiday. The occasion marked a significant moment in the country's history, as Tokayev underscored the industry's historical significance and continued importance.

Tokayev acknowledged that the oil and gas sector has been a cornerstone of Kazakhstan's economic development for 125 years, since the start of the industry in 1899. He emphasised the need for the industry to meet global standards and embrace innovation and technological modernization to stay competitive.

The President highlighted that modern technologies are expected to optimize extraction, transportation, and refining processes in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry. Integration of artificial intelligence solutions is one of the priorities for technological modernization, aiming to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

For the future modernization of the industry, discussed technologies include digitalization, automation, advanced data analytics, and artificial intelligence applications. While the search results do not explicitly list these technologies, such trends are widely recognized in the industry globally as key to modernizing oil and gas operations.

During the ceremony, a group of professionals were awarded state honors for their outstanding contributions to the development of Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector. Tokayev reiterated the strategic importance of the sector for Kazakhstan, and acknowledged the dedication and long-term service of the awarded professionals.

In 2025, there will be significant milestones in the oil and gas industry. These include 80 years since the commissioning of the Atyrau Oil Refinery, 40 years since the establishment of the Shymkent Oil Refinery, and 25 years since the founding of QazaqGaz, the national gas company.

Many labor dynasties have shaped Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector, and Tokayev emphasised the historical significance of the industry. He also reiterated the need for Kazakhstan to embrace innovation and technological modernization to stay competitive in the rapidly transforming global energy landscape.