On October 2–3, 2025, the XVI Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY took place in Astana as part of Kazakhstan Energy Week – 2025. This large-scale event in the energy sector brought together more than 300 participants from 50 countries. This year’s theme was “The New Energy Order: Focus on Middle Powers”, which includes the Republic of Kazakhstan — a country with a unique geographical position and tremendous energy potential.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, read out a welcoming address from Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the forum participants: «We are implementing large-scale projects to strengthen the energy security and independence of our country. Our international partners make a significant contribution to this important work. Kazakhstan attaches great importance to attracting investment into the energy sector and enhancing its competitiveness. In this regard, our country, as a responsible middle power, is interested in strengthening ties with authoritative international organizations».
The forum also marked the 20th anniversary of the KAZENERGY Association.
«Given their leading positions and, thus, playing the role of locomotives for the development of entire subcontinents and regions, many middle powers are already setting trends in the global energy markets. Taking this into account, the discussions during Kazakhstan
Energy Week-2025/XVI KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum was aimed at laying out professional approaches to the whole range of tasks and challenges faced by the world during the global energy transition. The issues of world energy security,
accelerated implementation of advanced technologies and strengthening international cooperation were discussed by experts», - mentioned Bolat Akchulakov, Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association.
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO), as the largest operator in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry, traditionally serves as the General Sponsor of the Forum. The company emphasized its support to Kazakhstan’s vision for a low-carbon future and the broader energy transition. TCO also showcased innovative technical and digital solutions currently being applied in its operations, reflecting the company’s role in driving progress within the energy sector.
As noted by TCO General Director William Lacobie: «Growing from 1 million tons of crude oil production in 1993 to almost 28 million tons in 2024. The TCO has a strong performance record of safely and reliably delivering value to Kazakhstan for over 30 years, Tengiz and Korolev oil fields, are some of the most technically challenging in the world, and TCO has been successfully implementing unique global technology solutions and industry best practices provided by its shareholders».
TCO is also actively advancing its data analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives, focusing on areas like predictive maintenance, increased efficiency, automation of routine tasks and intelligent optimization of logistics and procurement processes. Thanks to the innovative technologies and a strong commitment to safe and reliable operations, TCO was able to achieve more than 98% average plant reliability over the past decade alone (2015-2024), allowing the company to provide stable revenues for Kazakhstan.
And since inception, TCO has made direct financial payments to the country of over 206 billion UD dollars, thereby helping to fuel the country’s economic progress.
