Conferences

Argus Kazakhstan and Central Asia Oil and Gas Markets

Almaty, Kazakhstan
18–19 June 2026

Argus invites you to take part in Argus Kazakhstan and Central Asia Oil and Gas Markets Conference taking place at The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

This flagship event serves as a key meeting point for companies involved in crude and refined products, LPG, and petrochemicals, as well as transportation and logistics providers and government representatives from Kazakhstan and across Central Asia and the CIS.

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Key topics for discussion:

  • Transformations in the crude oil production and oil refining industries of Kazakhstan
  • Liberalisation of pricing policy in Kazakhstan’s domestic market. Price regulation and monitoring mechanisms
  • Restrictions on oil products exports from Kazakhstan. Prospects for mini-refineries in Kazakhstan
  • Transfer pricing practices in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
  • Balance of crude oil and oil products consumption in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan
  • Upcoming changes in trading practices in the region's LPG market, and growing demand for LPG in Uzbekistan
  • Current state and prospects for the development of the petrochemical industry in central Asia
  • Review of key export markets for regional petrochemical producers
  • Relevance of alternative logistics routes for crude oil and oil products supplies in the region
  • Infrastructure development projects in central Asia and the Caspian region
  • Specifics of rail transportation in the region
  • Tanker markets during heightened geopolitical disruption

Speakers 2026

Rauf Guseynov
Head of Department, Caspian Markets & Caspian Transportation,
Argus
Talgat Arystanbayev
Chairman of the Board,
Gas Motor Association of Kazakhstan
Svetlana Novolodskaya, Head of Division, LPG and Petchem Group, Argus
Svetlana Novolodskaya
Head of LPG and Petchem group, CIS,
Argus
Ramiya Saraeva
CEO,
Association of Kazakhstan Freight Rail Carriers
Sergey Gorskiy, Member of the Board, TEXOL Group
Sergey Gorskiy
Member of the Board,
TEXOL Group
Sergey Agibalov
VP, Consulting CIS,
Argus
Seyit Yazkulyev
Chief Specialist, Department of Foreign Economic Relations, Management and Supply,
Turkmenhimiya
Dmitry Yudakov
Head of Business Development,
Argus
Talgat Makuov
Deputy Director, Oil Transportation and Refining Department,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Arman Zhakupov
Executive Director for Commercial Affairs,
NC Aktau Sea Commercial Port
Sergey Minasyan
Director of Marketing and Sales,
Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc.
Khabibula Karimov
Director of Raw Materials and Marketing Department,
Silleno
Valentin Kotlomin
Head of Petrochemicals, Consulting, Middle East, Central Asia and Asia Pacific,
Argus

Evening reception

After a full day of meetings, join us at Queen Mountain Resort — a new mountain‑side venue known for its elegant atmosphere, refined cuisine, and panoramic views. Connect with industry peers and strengthen partnerships in a relaxed setting!

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Sponsors

CO-HOST Sponsor

Socar Trading

Gold Sponsors

Alkagesta
Midas

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

REDBRIDGE Energy

Supporting Partners