The Argus 'Kazakhstan and Central Asia Oil and Gas Market' conference is scheduled to take place in Almaty from June 18-19, bringing together more than 300 participants from 30 countries. The event, hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Almaty, will gather specialists from the oil, gas, petrochemical, and logistics sectors, as reported by Turkmenportal.
The conference's agenda will primarily address the challenges confronting Central Asia's energy sector, including geopolitical complexities, sanctions, and disruptions to key trade routes. Discussions will centre on how these factors necessitate a re-evaluation of logistics and pricing models for producers and traders.
Key topics slated for discussion include structural reforms within the regional oil and refining industries, the liberalisation of Kazakhstan's domestic market, and transfer pricing practices in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Specific sessions will also examine the demand and supply dynamics for oil and petroleum products in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan, markets that are attracting increasing international and regional attention.
Logistics will feature prominently, with participants exploring alternative supply routes for oil and petroleum products, infrastructure development prospects in Central Asia and the Caspian region, and the current state of the tanker market. Export opportunities for petrochemical producers and overviews of critical sales markets are also on the programme.
Confirmed attendees include representatives from SOCAR Trading, Tengizchevroil, KPO, Texol Group, PTC Holding, Kulevi Terminal, Unimot, Midas Oil Trading, and Alkegesta, alongside government officials from various nations. Argus's analytical insights will inform discussions, offering practical value to a diverse audience ranging from traders to regulators. A networking reception will conclude the first day at Queen Mountain Resort.
Sources
- Turkmenportal, “More than 300 oil industry workers from 30 countries will gather in Almaty for the Argus conference”, 2026-04-25 — turkmenportal.com
- Alkagesta — alkagesta.com
