BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 31. Kazakhstan remains
a core country for Shell, Suzanne Coogan, Senior Vice President and
Country Chair of Shell Kazakhstan, said in a LinkedIn post
following a meeting with Kazakhstan's newly appointed Ambassador to
the UK, Alibek Bakayev.


Coogan said the meeting focused on the long-term partnership
between Shell and Kazakhstan, as well as opportunities and
challenges ahead.


"Our discussion reinforced something I deeply value: the power
of long-term partnerships. Kazakhstan remains a core country for
Shell, and for nearly 35 years we have worked together to develop
projects that support economic growth, energy security and
international competitiveness," she said.


According to Coogan, the sides also discussed opportunities
related to Kazakhstan's energy ambitions and digital
transformation, as well as potential new investment projects.


"From supporting the country's energy ambitions and digital
transformation to exploring new investment opportunities, Shell
remains committed to creating long-term value through partnership,
innovation and responsible energy development," she said.







Coogan added that she was encouraged by the openness of the
discussion and remained optimistic about the future of Shell's
partnership with Kazakhstan.


Shell participates in several significant projects in
Kazakhstan, including the Karachaganak field, the North Caspian
project in Kashagan, and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.


In June 2026, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy, JSC "National
Geological Service," and Shell Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of
Cooperation on the study and analysis of hydrocarbon data. A key
practical element of the memorandum is the launch of a pilot
project to develop a modern geoinformation system (GIS). The
digital platform will enable advanced processing and interpretation
of accumulated historical geological data.


In March 2026, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and Shell
signed a contract for geological exploration at the Zhanaturmys
site in the Aktobe region. The contract provides for seismic
surveys, the collection of geological data, and a technical
assessment of the project in accordance with applicable regulatory
requirements and subject to obtaining the necessary permits.