BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12. QazaqGaz and
Gazprom Kyrgyzstan have signed a memorandum of understanding and
cooperation in the gas sector, QazaqGaz said in a statement.
The document was signed during a meeting of the Joint
Coordination Council between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and
Russian energy company Gazprom.
“The document is aimed at developing cooperation and exchanging
practical experience in natural gas transportation, distribution
and metering, the operation and maintenance of gas infrastructure
facilities, as well as the introduction of modern technologies and
improvements in industrial safety,” the statement said.
Particular attention will be paid to improving the reliability
and safety of gas transmission and distribution systems, refining
technological processes, and advancing digitalization and dispatch
management.
“The signing of the memorandum opens up additional opportunities
to strengthen practical cooperation between our companies. The
exchange of experience and advanced technical solutions will help
improve production processes and enhance the reliability and safety
of gas infrastructure operations,” QazaqGaz Chairman of the
Management Board Alibek Zhamauov said.
Under the agreement, the parties intend to arrange reciprocal
visits by specialists to production facilities, hold technical
consultations, joint working meetings and training events, and
exchange experience in preventing and responding to
emergencies.
QazaqGaz is Kazakhstan’s national gas company and a portfolio
company of Samruk-Kazyna. It manages the country’s main gas
transportation infrastructure.
