KGNT had the pleasure of welcoming representatives of Worley to its Almaty office — Senior Vice President Patrick Tranter and People Director for the region Shokhaib Mehkari.
The purpose of the visit was the official introduction of Worley’s new regional leadership and to discuss the future direction of cooperation between our companies. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on strategic priorities in Central Asia, reviewed current market dynamics, and explored opportunities to further strengthen their partnership.
Particular attention was given to operational excellence, development of local engineering capabilities, and establishing sustainable collaboration frameworks within joint projects. The meeting was held in a constructive and forward-looking atmosphere, reaffirming the mutual commitment to continued dialogue and long-term cooperation.
KGNT highly values its partnership with Worley and regards this visit as an important milestone in reinforcing strategic collaboration at the regional level.

KGNT at the Forefront of Dialogue: Outcomes of the Business Breakfast
with KPO and KazService

On February 16 of this year, «ENGINEERING COMPANY KAZGIPRONEFTETRANS» (KGNT) LLP took part in a key industry event —
a business breakfast organized by the Union of Oil Service Companies of Kazakhstan (KazService) and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO).
The meeting brought together over 30 leading market players to discuss the industry’s most pressing topic: the development of local content and the elimination of barriers for domestic manufacturers.

In Focus: Transparency and Long-Term Partnership

The dialogue proved to be highly practical. Participants, including KGNT experts, discussed mechanisms for accessing KPO projects and ways to optimize tender procedures. The main emphasis was placed on the following initiatives:

1. Contract Localization: Transitioning from large lots to more flexible procurement strategies to attract small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
2. Long-Term Planning: Implementing long-term contracts, which will allow Kazakhstan companies to confidently invest in modernization and capacity expansion.
3. Removing Barriers: Reviewing excessive technical requirements that often limit the participation of local suppliers.

KGNT’s Contribution to the Professional Community

Our company has always advocated for a systematic approach to industry development, where engineering thought and expertise play a key role. As a sign of commitment to these values and to strengthen professional ties, KGNT presented KPO and KazService with valuable commemorative books published in honor of KGNT’s 50th anniversary.
«Such meetings are not just a networking platform, but a real feedback tool. It is important for KGNT that every contract in the oil service sector becomes an investment in Kazakhstan’s competencies and the creation of new jobs» noted representatives of our delegation.

KGNT: A new stage in the development of domestic engineering in partnership with
JSC «NC «KazMunayGas»
Astana hosted a landmark meeting of Chairman of the Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas Askhat Khasenov with the heads of the country’s leading design organizations. KGNT Company, as one of the flagships of Kazakhstani engineering, took an active part in discussing the future of the industry.
The main leitmotif of the meeting was the transition from the simple adaptation of foreign drawings to the full-fledged participation of domestic specialists in key design stages.
For KGNT, this development vector coincides with the company’s internal strategy. We have the necessary experience and technical base to not only support projects, but also act as their main developers at the stages of FEED (basic design) and Detailed Engineering (operational design).

Why is this important for the market and KGNT?
The strengthening of the role of Kazakhstani companies initiated by KMG opens up new horizons for us:
1) Competence building: Direct participation in complex technological projects allows our engineers to work at the level of world standards.
2) Long-term planning: Discussing issues of long-term cooperation provides an opportunity to invest in staff training and modern software.
3) Efficiency for the country: The use of in-depth knowledge of local norms, standards and the specifics of the region (which KGNT is renowned) guarantees more effective implementation of KMG projects.
As a result of the meeting, questions were discussed/raised about the expansion of the participation of Kazakhstani engineers at all stages of the life cycle of oil and gas facilities. KGNT confirms its readiness to act as a reliable partner of JSC «NC «KazMunayGas», providing high-quality design solutions and contributing to the development of Kazakhstan’s industrial potential.