BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 4. Kazakhstan’s
national gas company QazaqGaz and the KAZENERGY Association have
discussed further cooperation and strategic priorities for the
development of the country’s gas industry.


According to the press service of QazaqGaz, Chairman of the
Management Board of QazaqGaz Alibek Zhamauov held a meeting with
Chairman of KAZENERGY Serikkali Brekeshev, during which the parties
reviewed current issues in the gas sector and potential areas of
joint work.


The discussions focused on consolidating efforts between the
national company and the industry community to support the
implementation of strategic objectives in Kazakhstan’s energy
sector. "During the meeting, current issues related to the
development of the gas industry were discussed, as well as
promising areas of cooperation between QazaqGaz and KAZENERGY. The
parties discussed consolidating the efforts of the national company
and the industry community to achieve strategic objectives for the
development of Kazakhstan's energy sector," QazaqGaz noted.


Following the meeting, QazaqGaz and KAZENERGY confirmed their
mutual interest in expanding cooperation and implementing joint
initiatives aimed at further developing the gas industry.







KAZENERGY is Kazakhstan’s largest industry association, bringing
together representatives of the oil and gas and energy sectors, as
well as serving as a platform for cooperation between businesses,
government bodies and the expert community.


Recently, on July 27, 2026, Serikkali Brekeshev has been elected
Chairman of Kazakhstan's KAZENERGY Association. The decision was
made at an extraordinary General Meeting of KAZENERGY members held
in Astana. The meeting approved the termination of the powers of
former Chairman Bolat Akchulakov following his appointment as Akim
(Governor) of Kazakhstan's Atyrau Region.


Akchulakov had led KAZENERGY since February 2025. Participants
at the meeting noted that during his tenure the association
strengthened its role as the country's leading platform for
dialogue between the government and the business community,
expanded Kazakhstan's international profile, and continued to
represent the interests of the oil, gas and energy sectors during
tax and regulatory reforms, as well as legislative improvements in
the field of subsoil use.