On behalf of the KAZENERGY Association, I welcome the participants and guests of the Kazakhstan Energy Week – 2023 / XV KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum – the largest event in the Eurasian energy sector.

In 2023, this large-scale event, traditionally organized by the KAZENERGY Association with the support of the Government of the country, will take place amid new unprecedented challenges. Today, the issues of ensuring energy access, energy security and the future of energy are not only coming to the fore, but also require all of us to take the most decisive actions for sustainable development.

The past period has shown, on the one hand, the world’s strong dependence on energy sources and, on the other hand, the readiness of countries to resist any, even the most dangerous challenges, and to boldly promote national growth strategies. Only through international cooperation will we be able to ensure sustainable and secure energy development for the benefit of future generations.

The principles for shaping a new energy reality, the transition from uncertainty to sustainability, and the realization of Kazakhstan’s potential in establishing new mechanisms for the development of regional and global energy will be discussed by the leaders of national energy corporations and leading international industry organizations at the anniversary forum in Astana.

The most significant events of the Kazakhstan Energy Week – 2023 will be the presentation of the 6th edition of the KAZENERGY National Energy Report, strategic sessions on the prospects of the hydrocarbon economy, investment cooperation, green finance, interactive sessions on the development of the petrochemical industry, energy security, advanced technologies and IT solutions for the energy sector, renewable energy and achieving carbon neutrality.

The Kazakhstan Energy Week / KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum has been evolving and strengthening over the years, becoming a unique and convenient platform for extensive discussions for the sake of partnerships. Today, this project is the geopolitical driver of the entire Eurasia, which is at the epicenter of transformations. By uniting regional markets, pushing forward new initiatives and based on mutual trust, it sets a vector for the future energy development of the entire region.

I am confident that the Forum participants will work out effective solutions to achieve Kazakhstan’s ambitious goals related to decarbonization, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring energy security and sustainable development, proclaimed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev. Our long-standing partnership with the most reputable international energy organizations will contribute to their early effective realization.

We are grateful to everyone who supported our project and are ready to create the best conditions for effective work, exchange of experience and business communication between stakeholders.

I wish all participants and guests a productive week of discussions and successful cooperation on the main energy platform of the Eurasian region!

Sincerely,
Timur Kulibayev
Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association

I am delighted to be the first female Secretary-General of the World Energy Council to visit Kazakhstan and to participate in the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum.

I am grateful for the dedication and support of our Kazakhstan Member Committee and excited to meet with our members and other visionary energy leaders across Central Asia who share our commitment to making energy transitions happen for billions of better lives on a healthy planet.

We have an opportunity to build on the huge success of World Energy Week which was hosted by Kazakhstan in 2021.

H.E. DR. ANGELA WILKINSON
Secretary General & CEO, World Energy Council