Astana, Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Monday with Chevron Chairman and CEO Michael Wirth to discuss the implementation of major investment projects in Kazakhstan’s energy sector, according to an official statement from the president’s office.
During the meeting, President Tokayev acknowledged Chevron’s vital role in the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s energy industry and congratulated Wirth on the successful completion of the Tengiz field expansion project.
“Particular attention was paid to the further implementation of major investment projects, including those related to gas production and petrochemical development,” the presidential press service reported.
Tokayev also emphasized the need to boost the involvement of domestic companies in the oil and gas sector and reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with Chevron.
Michael Wirth, in turn, reaffirmed the company’s strong relationship with Kazakhstan, describing the country as a strategic partner. He highlighted that the Tengizchevroil joint venture, which has operated in Kazakhstan since 1993, has made substantial contributions to the national economy over the past three decades.
The meeting underscores Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and solidify its role as a key energy player in Central Asia.
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