ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 22. Chairman of the
Management Board of Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company
KazMunayGas (KMG) Askhat Khassenov and Türkiye’s Minister of Energy
and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar discussed prospects for
strengthening bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector,
Trend reports via
KMG.
During a meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, the sides reviewed
opportunities to expand cooperation between KazMunayGas and Turkish
energy companies. In particular, KMG and Türkiye’s state-owned
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) have conducted active work to
assess promising geological exploration projects in both countries
and are currently considering a transition to their practical
implementation.
Khassenov said that expanding cooperation with Turkish partners
would help intensify geological exploration, introduce advanced
technologies, and support the development of human capital.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to
continue joint efforts to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas
sector in the interests of the economic development of Kazakhstan
and Türkiye.
In July 2025, TPAO and KMG signed a cooperation agreement. The
document outlines the collaboration between the two companies in
geological exploration and hydrocarbon extraction in Kazakhstan.
This includes conducting comprehensive geological studies of
promising areas, exploring opportunities for joint work on existing
oil and gas fields, and providing oilfield services.
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