by KazService
Kazdrilling: Upstream of Kazakhstan
III Annual Conference “Kazdrilling: Upstream of Kazakhstan”
September 4, 2026, Atyrau (Renaissance Hotel Atyrau)
September 4, 2026, Atyrau (Renaissance Hotel Atyrau)
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About the conference
Last year’s KazDrilling by KazService conference highlighted key challenges not only in the drilling sector, but also across the entire Upstream industry. Considering the decline in production among subsoil users and analyzing current market conditions, particular attention is being given to enhanced oil recovery, implementation of new technologies for hard-to-recover reserves, discussion of tax incentives, and social issues within the industry.
Following the successful organization of the Kazakhstan Drilling Conference in previous years, KazService is pleased to announce that the III Annual Conference “KazDrilling: Upstream of Kazakhstan” (hereinafter – KazDrilling) is planned to be held on September 4, 2026, in Atyrau, with the support of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken”.
Following the successful organization of the Kazakhstan Drilling Conference in previous years, KazService is pleased to announce that the III Annual Conference “KazDrilling: Upstream of Kazakhstan” (hereinafter – KazDrilling) is planned to be held on September 4, 2026, in Atyrau, with the support of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken”.
We plan to discuss the most pressing issues related to geology and mining, study international experience in working with hard-to-recover reserves, discuss the increase in oil recovery coefficient (ORC), the possibility of developing shale oil production, as well as issues of social responsibility and procurement.
The KazDrilling conference will become the largest dialogue platform for drilling market players and will be aimed at discussing and highlighting problematic and technical issues.
The conference will facilitate exceptional networking opportunities among high-ranking officials from government agencies, oil institutions, procurement departments of oil and gas companies, subsoil users, prominent drilling firms, and suppliers in Kazakhstan's oilfield services sector. It will focus on presenting subsoil users' drilling strategies, addressing current industry challenges, showcasing success stories, and discussing the outlook for advancing new technologies.
The KazDrilling conference will become the largest dialogue platform for drilling market players and will be aimed at discussing and highlighting problematic and technical issues.
The conference will facilitate exceptional networking opportunities among high-ranking officials from government agencies, oil institutions, procurement departments of oil and gas companies, subsoil users, prominent drilling firms, and suppliers in Kazakhstan's oilfield services sector. It will focus on presenting subsoil users' drilling strategies, addressing current industry challenges, showcasing success stories, and discussing the outlook for advancing new technologies.
- B2B meetings
- Procurement
- Speakers
- Networking
Agenda of the III Annual Conference
KAZDRILLING 2026
KAZDRILLING 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION, MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING
09:00 - 10:30
PLENARY SESSION
Moderator: Kanat Sharlapayev, Chairman of the Presidium, Atameken NCE (Confirmed)
Bolat Akchulakov, Akim of Atyrau Region (TBC)
Yerlan Akbarov, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan - New Exploration Areas in Kazakhstan (Confirmed)
Askhat Khassenov, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NC KazMunayGas - Expanding KMG’s Resource Base: Priority Exploration and Production Areas (TBC)
Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NC QazaqGaz - Gas Exploration in Kazakhstan: New Prospective Areas (Confirmed)
Zhandos Nurmaganbetov, General Director of the KAZENERGY Association (Confirmed)
Seger Hoytink, Chairman and Managing Director, Eni Kazakhstan (Confirmed)
Suzan Coogan, Senior Vice President, Shell - Modern Approaches to Exploration and the Aktobe Region Project (TBC)
Bolat Akchulakov, Akim of Atyrau Region (TBC)
Yerlan Akbarov, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan - New Exploration Areas in Kazakhstan (Confirmed)
Askhat Khassenov, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NC KazMunayGas - Expanding KMG’s Resource Base: Priority Exploration and Production Areas (TBC)
Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NC QazaqGaz - Gas Exploration in Kazakhstan: New Prospective Areas (Confirmed)
Zhandos Nurmaganbetov, General Director of the KAZENERGY Association (Confirmed)
Seger Hoytink, Chairman and Managing Director, Eni Kazakhstan (Confirmed)
Suzan Coogan, Senior Vice President, Shell - Modern Approaches to Exploration and the Aktobe Region Project (TBC)
INDUSTRY LEADERS AWARDS CEREMONY
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 13:00
EXPLORATION, SEISMICS & DRILLING
Moderator: Yerlan Galiyev, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NGS (Confirmed)
Co-Moderator: Zhanibek Katrenov, Chairman of the Board of the Bolashak Association (confirmed)
Bekzat Abaiyldanov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, KazMunayGas (TBC)
Rakhim Uteyev, General Director, JSC KMG Engineering - Integrated Reservoir Modeling as a Tool for Improving Drilling and Well Intervention Efficiency (Confirmed)
Meir Sheraly, General Director, LLP QazaqGaz Scientific & Technical Center - Prospects for Gas Exploration and Modern Technologies for Gas Prospecting (Confirmed)
NCOC - High-Tech Offshore Exploration in the Caspian Sea: NCOC Experience and Future Demand for Oilfield Services (TBC)
Zhanbolat Dilayev, General Director, JSC OzenMunaiGas - Improving Drilling Efficiency at Mature Fields: Reducing Well Construction Time and Costs (TBC)
Nicola Allegro, Deputy General Director / Production Director, KPO - Innovative Drilling Technologies and Requirements for Oilfield Service Contractors on KPO Projects (TBC)
Marat Yeleusinov, Deputy General Director for Production, JSC Mangistaumunaigas - Drilling Complex and Challenging Wells: Practical Solutions and Development Plans for the Drilling Fleet (TBC)
Nurzhan Abdirakhmanov, General Director, Dunga Operating GmbH - Drilling Complex and Challenging Wells: Practical Solutions and Development Plans for the Drilling Fleet (Confirmed)
Yernur Tasemenov, Deputy General Director for Geology and Reservoir Management, JSC EmbaMunaiGas - Optimization of Drilling Operations at Fields with High Water Cut and Challenging Operating Conditions (Confirmed)
Zhu Aijun, General Director, Buzachi Operating Ltd. - Horizontal Drilling and Development of Hard-to-Recover Reserves in the Buzachi Fields (Confirmed)
Daniyar Zhunusbekov, Country Lead Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Baker Hughes (Confirmed)
Co-Moderator: Zhanibek Katrenov, Chairman of the Board of the Bolashak Association (confirmed)
Bekzat Abaiyldanov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, KazMunayGas (TBC)
Rakhim Uteyev, General Director, JSC KMG Engineering - Integrated Reservoir Modeling as a Tool for Improving Drilling and Well Intervention Efficiency (Confirmed)
Meir Sheraly, General Director, LLP QazaqGaz Scientific & Technical Center - Prospects for Gas Exploration and Modern Technologies for Gas Prospecting (Confirmed)
NCOC - High-Tech Offshore Exploration in the Caspian Sea: NCOC Experience and Future Demand for Oilfield Services (TBC)
Zhanbolat Dilayev, General Director, JSC OzenMunaiGas - Improving Drilling Efficiency at Mature Fields: Reducing Well Construction Time and Costs (TBC)
Nicola Allegro, Deputy General Director / Production Director, KPO - Innovative Drilling Technologies and Requirements for Oilfield Service Contractors on KPO Projects (TBC)
Marat Yeleusinov, Deputy General Director for Production, JSC Mangistaumunaigas - Drilling Complex and Challenging Wells: Practical Solutions and Development Plans for the Drilling Fleet (TBC)
Nurzhan Abdirakhmanov, General Director, Dunga Operating GmbH - Drilling Complex and Challenging Wells: Practical Solutions and Development Plans for the Drilling Fleet (Confirmed)
Yernur Tasemenov, Deputy General Director for Geology and Reservoir Management, JSC EmbaMunaiGas - Optimization of Drilling Operations at Fields with High Water Cut and Challenging Operating Conditions (Confirmed)
Zhu Aijun, General Director, Buzachi Operating Ltd. - Horizontal Drilling and Development of Hard-to-Recover Reserves in the Buzachi Fields (Confirmed)
Daniyar Zhunusbekov, Country Lead Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Baker Hughes (Confirmed)
INDUSTRY LEADERS AWARDS CEREMONY
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
12:00 - 13:00
WORKOVER & ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (EOR)
Moderator: Nurlan Zhumagulov, Oil & Gas Industry Expert (Confirmed)
Sayat Boranbekov, President of the PetroMining Association (Confirmed)
Meirimbek Koldey, Deputy General Director for Geology and Development, JSC Karazhanbasmunai - Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil Fields: Efficiency, Economics and Future Prospects (Confirmed)
Akylbek Zholaman, Deputy General Director for Geology and Development, KazGerMunay LLP - Modern Enhanced Oil Recovery Technologies: Successful Case Studies and Implementation Plans (TBC)
Zhu Shitao, General Director, JSC CNPC AktobeMunaiGas - An Integrated Approach to Workover Operations and Production Enhancement at Mature Fields (Confirmed)
Askhat Seitkazin, General Director, Zhaikmunai LLP - Improving Oil Recovery Factors in Complex Reservoirs: Technologies and Practical Experience (TBC)
Sayat Boranbekov, President of the PetroMining Association (Confirmed)
Meirimbek Koldey, Deputy General Director for Geology and Development, JSC Karazhanbasmunai - Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil Fields: Efficiency, Economics and Future Prospects (Confirmed)
Akylbek Zholaman, Deputy General Director for Geology and Development, KazGerMunay LLP - Modern Enhanced Oil Recovery Technologies: Successful Case Studies and Implementation Plans (TBC)
Zhu Shitao, General Director, JSC CNPC AktobeMunaiGas - An Integrated Approach to Workover Operations and Production Enhancement at Mature Fields (Confirmed)
Askhat Seitkazin, General Director, Zhaikmunai LLP - Improving Oil Recovery Factors in Complex Reservoirs: Technologies and Practical Experience (TBC)
INDUSTRY LEADERS AWARDS CEREMONY
14:40 - 16:00
SHALE OIL & GAS
Moderator: Farkhat Abytov, Deputy Chairman of the Board, National Geological Service JSC (Confirmed)
Arthur Aldamzhar, Chief expert of oil development and production department, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Prospects for Shale Oil Development (Confirmed)
Makhambet Yeleussinov, Director of the Oil and Gas Production Department, JSC NC KazMunayGas – Status of the "Turgai Paleozoic No. 2" Project (TBC)
Name, South-Oil LLP (TBC)
Name, ExxonMobil – New Technologies for Shale Oil Development and Production (TBC)
Name, SLB (Schlumberger) – International Experience (TBC)
Name, Weatherford – International Experience (TBC)
Name, Hallibutron – International Experience (TBC)
Arthur Aldamzhar, Chief expert of oil development and production department, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Prospects for Shale Oil Development (Confirmed)
Makhambet Yeleussinov, Director of the Oil and Gas Production Department, JSC NC KazMunayGas – Status of the "Turgai Paleozoic No. 2" Project (TBC)
Name, South-Oil LLP (TBC)
Name, ExxonMobil – New Technologies for Shale Oil Development and Production (TBC)
Name, SLB (Schlumberger) – International Experience (TBC)
Name, Weatherford – International Experience (TBC)
Name, Hallibutron – International Experience (TBC)
16:00 - 16:30
COFFEE BREAK
16:30 - 17:30
PROCUREMENT & LOCAL CONTENT
Moderator: Aibek Iskakov, Development Director, Kazburgaz JSC (Confirmed)
Salamat Yeleussinov, Local Content Development Manager, TCO - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Arman Amanzhol, Local Content Development Manager, KPO - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Nursultan Akhmediya, Local Content Development Manager, NCOC - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Kuanyshbek Akmurzayev, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC OzenMunaiGas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (Confirmed)
Qu Zijing, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC Mangistaumunaigas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Ruslan Bektemir, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC EmbaMunaiGas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Nurlan Tymbayev, Director of Procurement and Material Supply Department, Kazakhturkmunay LLP - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (Confirmed)
Salamat Yeleussinov, Local Content Development Manager, TCO - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Arman Amanzhol, Local Content Development Manager, KPO - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Nursultan Akhmediya, Local Content Development Manager, NCOC - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Kuanyshbek Akmurzayev, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC OzenMunaiGas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (Confirmed)
Qu Zijing, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC Mangistaumunaigas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Ruslan Bektemir, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs, JSC EmbaMunaiGas - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (TBC)
Nurlan Tymbayev, Director of Procurement and Material Supply Department, Kazakhturkmunay LLP - Procurement Plans and Local Content Share in Drilling and Well Intervention Operations (Confirmed)
18:00 - 20:00
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & TOP 75 INDUSTRY RANKING CEREMONY
Application for participation
Dear Conference Participants,
Renaissance by Crystall Hotel Atyrau is pleased to offer special corporate accommodation rates for participants of the 3rd Annual KAZDRILLING-2026 Conference.
To receive the special rate, please use the promotional code KAZ26SERVICE when making your reservation.
Reservations Contact:
E-mail: reservations@rhbycrystall.kz
Contacts
Email: conference@kazservice.kz
Tel.: +7 7172 57-42-49
Temirlan Alkuat: +7 778 047 4744
Malika Murat: +7 775 826 9520
Nargiz Merlenkyzy: + 7 778 210 2004 (WeChat)
Tel.: +7 7172 57-42-49
Temirlan Alkuat: +7 778 047 4744
Malika Murat: +7 775 826 9520
Nargiz Merlenkyzy: + 7 778 210 2004 (WeChat)
