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High level speakers to lead the discussions at the 9th Annual Caspian Technical Event
London, UK – 9 November 2022 – The renowned SPE Annual Caspian Technical Conference returns in-person next week for the first time since the covid-19 pandemic as it opens its doors at the Hilton Astana in Kazakhstan. Across 15-17 November it will feature an extensive technical programme updating the industry on the latest technologies, industry best practice and emerging topics. It is the largest gathering of local, regional, and international oil and gas professionals as they convene together to explore the key issues facing the Caspian region.
Speakers from the Kazakh government, local Caspian region and oil & gas industry representatives from around the world will provide perspectives on a number of important issues, including the following panel session topics:
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Operator and Investor Panel Session – ‘Navigating Change in Uncertain Times’
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Adapting to the Challenges of a Lower Carbon Environment
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Delivering Sustained Value through the Digital Transformation
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Attracting, Retaining and Harnessing the Potential of New Talent
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HSE Panel Discussion on Human Performance and Decarbonisation
An opening ceremony with leading industry figures will address delegates and journalists, providing insight and vision on the oil and gas industry in the Caspian region. Some of the high-profile speakers include:
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Medhat Kamal, 2023 SPE President
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Magzum Mirzagaliev, KMG
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Olivier Lazare, Managing Director North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC)
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Kenzhebek Ibrashev, KAZENERGY
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German Burmeister, Country Chair, Shell Kazakhstan
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Frode Ljones, Country Chair and Managing Director Total Energies
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Konilkosh Suyessinov, Deputy General Director Tengizchevroil (TCO)
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Adwait Chawathe, Karachaganak Asset Manager, Chevron
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Alex Stillavato, Managing Director, ARM Wind/Eni
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Ramazan Zhampiisov, Head of Low Carbon Development, KMG
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Steve Conner, General Manager - TCO Operations, TCO
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Zhanat Zhakhmetova, Vice Minister of Energy, Ministry of Energy
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Marina Trinca Vespan, Managing Director - Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan, Schlumberger
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Pom Sabharwal, Region Technical Sales Director – Europe, Eurasia & Sub-Sahara Africa, Halliburton
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Zhanibek Nugmanov, Deputy General Director, KMG Engineering
SPE Programme Committee co-chair Khusain Oryngaliev highlights the importance of such an event: “SPE events are one of the best platforms for the E&P and engineering communities to share knowledge so we can build the foundation for a bright and dynamic future for our industry…In this regard, this year’s conference will feature an extensive technical programme featuring the best peer-selected papers covering 9 technical disciplines to update the industry and researchers on the latest technologies, and emerging topics.”
Hosted by national oil company KMG and supported by leading global oil & gas players including TCO, NCOC, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Weatherford, SLB, Shell, Degolyer and McNaughton, TotalEnergies, Halliburton, and KPO, the SPE Caspian Technical Conference will be a perfect arena for networking and the exchange of experiences and best practice.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers has been offering this unique event platform since 2014. Attended by 400+ regional and global oil & gas professionals and experts, and supported by industry leaders including KMG, Kazenergy, APGK and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan, it has become a milestone for the regional oil & gas industry as it consolidates first-hand practical experiences from the field.
To find out more and to register for SPE’s 9th Annual Caspian Technical Conference, please visit: http://go.spe.org/spe-caspian
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