10 III Astana Economic Forum – the way to sustainable development On 1-2 July, the 3rd Astana development. Nursultan Nazarbayev. Welcoming Economic Forum took place in The two-day event program all the attendees, President of Kazakhstan capital. The Forum was focused on the key topics of Nazarbayev made his appraisal has been organized by "Eurasian innovation, business, industry, of the current development of Economic Club of Scientists" international trade, export and Kazakhstan economy. Association, Ministry of Economic import, customs union, energy, The UN Secretary-General Mr. Development and Trade of the RoK ecology, international financial Ban Ki-moon has also greeted the and JSC “Institute of Economic and currency systems, Islamic Forum participants and delivered Research”. The agenda of the financing and youth development. a welcoming Speech to thank the two-day forum was focused on An exhibition of scientific works and Government of Kazakhstan for its sustainable economic growth in the innovative projects, contests for the tremendous initiative. post-crisis period. best research works and two events 17 meetings and panel sessions The Economic Forum brought with participation of the international have been held during the forum, together over 3000 representatives organizations concerning the roles which resulted in the signing of from political and business groups of information and communication memorandums and agreements for from more than 70 countries of the technologies and development of cooperation. During the forum an world, including leading scientists, “green” economy took place within agreement has been reached with to 1,5 billion Euros. forum was also attended by KPO representatives of the public and the frame of the Forum. the European Investment Bank Along with the representatives General Director Giuseppe Pasi mass media who discussed the The Forum was opened by aimed at financing investment of leading international and and Government Relations Director key issues of the global economy the President of Kazakhstan projects in Kazakhstan amounting national business groups, the Nurzhan Kamalov. KPO launched Gas Turbine Power Station Kazakhstan Petroleum Association holds On 28 June the nation-wide video conference 110/10kV substation and 110/10kV overhead line "Strong Kazakhstan to be build together" with the as well as implement re-construction of two existing general meeting participation of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan 110/35/10kV substations. An Uralsk-based company On 25 June the Kazakhstan Petroleum Association (KPA) held the Nazarbayev was broadcasted by the national TV. ELMO was contracted by KPO to implement the power general meeting in Almaty with the participation of representatives of The Akims of all Kazakhstan regions have informed networks project. Kazakhstan and foreign companies – members of KPA. The meeting the president on commissioning various projects In addition, in the nearest future KPO will lay down was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. implemented under the five-year programme heating networks from GTPS. This new project will also The general meeting was chaired by Nurzhan Kamalov, the approved by the Kazakhstan government. include the reconstruction of several lines of existing Chairman of KPA Board of Directors. Participants of the meeting have During the video conference, the Akim of West heating networks in the city of Uralsk. discussed a number of important issues and mainly concentrated on the Kazakhstan Oblast Baktykozha Izmuhambetov also The construction of power and heating networks will issue regarding the Effective supply of the economy of Kazakhstan with presented the KPO newly built 54 MW Gas Turbine be implemented as part of the KPO social infrastructure qualified labour resources. Power Station (GTPS) located nearby Uralsk. improvement programme. The KPO total investment The main goals of KPA are to facilitate exploration and production As part of the project, KPO will construct a into these projects will exceed $23 million. activity, share information between member companies and the Government with the view to advancing investment and enhancing the operating climate for the industry in Kazakhstan and to monitor legislative KPO presents an innovative project in WKO developments affecting oil and gas industry. The Kazakhstan Petroleum Association (KPA) connects 61 On 28 June 2010, Karachaga- Kazakhstani and international companies from 20 countries working on nak Petroleum Operating B.V. the exploration and production of hydrocarbon crude, and also oil and (KPO) presented an innovative gas sector services. At KPA sessions, members of the RoK government, project being implemented by representatives from diplomatic bodies, and the business elite are invited the company in the Western for presentations and information sharing, which can be interesting for Kazakhstan Oblast. subsoil users Speaking at the official ceremony held in Zhampity village, Ready to help Proud to serve KPO General Director, Giuseppe Pasi, said: “I am pleased to announce that the Karachaganak- In July of this year, six brand-new the most advanced ambulance Uralsk gas pipeline that will ensure vehicles were delivered to KPO Health department to provide stable supply of environmentally emergency care for all KPO personnel and its contractors working in the Karachaganak field and Aksai. All six Mercedes ambulances are clean fuel to more than one equipped with the advanced technology consisting of the most important hundred thousand residents of five devices for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (bandages, splints, oxygen WKO districts is currently nearing cylinder, ventilatory bag, suctioning device, medications for oral use and completion. inhalation etc). “This achievement is Uralsk gas pipeline is an important been agreed by the Karachaganak significant both from economic social project, which will support partners, the Republic of Kazakhstan and social perspectives. This the development of Kazakhstan’s and the Western Kazakhstan is not only a result of mutually domestic gas market, as well as Oblast Authorities. A Memorandum beneficial co-operation between encourage further industrial growth of Intent was subsequently signed the Republic of Kazakhstan and by delivering much needed energy in the presence of the President the Karachaganak Partners, but to communities within the Western of the Republic of Kazakhstan it is also a powerful incentive for Kazakhstan Oblast”, added Nursultan Nazarbayev. the continued development of Giuseppe Pasi. The first section of the gas the region. The Karachaganak- Construction of the pipeline had pipeline, completed in December 2009, goes from Uralsk to Novopavlovka and supplies gas to the Federovka district. The main pipeline includes branch lines to Aksai, Burlin, and Tungush. In October 2009, KPO started construction on an additional Giuseppe Pasi and Dr. Matteo La Sala branch, a 116 km 10-inch gas pipeline which will supply gas to All the ambulances are in constant contact with the dispatch Zhympity district. This branch was centres by a radio communication system. Highly skilled medical staff added to the original scope of the and highly professional drivers who passed an extensive training to project. The total KPO investment operate ambulance vehicles will provide emergency medical care at the in the project is around $300 production sites of Karachaganak field and Aksai at any time. million. The Kazakh company On 10 July, in recognition of this significant event, KPO Health KazStroyService (KSS) was department initiated a demonstration of ambulances which was held at contracted by KPO to build the the Czech Camp and was attended by KPO General Director Giuseppe pipeline. A torch, symbolizing the Pasi and other top managers of KPO. flow of natural gas to residential Speaking about the purchased ambulance vehicles, KPO Health houses and social sites of Zhampity Manager Dr. Matteo La Sala expressed his appreciation to those who contributed to this project. In particular Matteo stated: “I would like to village lit the Minister of oil and gas thank everyone who supported us in purchasing these ambulances. Sauat Mynbayev and KPO General I believe that the delivery of brand-new advanced ambulances will Director Giuseppe Pazi. significantly improve the quality of medical care for all KPO personnel At the oficial ceremony in and its contractors. I am proud that this is one more important step for our section in development of our service we provide to KPO staff”. Zhampity village 11 KPO hosts high level visit On 20-22 July 2010, KPO BG Senior Vice President Mark Kazakhstan Oblast Bakhtykozha hosted a high level visit of the Rollins and Managing Director of Izmukhambetov and other senior UK and US Ambassadors to Agip Karachaganak BV Agostino officials of WKO. Kazakhstan David Morgan and Maccagni. When visiting the Karachaganak Richard E Hoagland who were During their three-day working the delegation met with KPO accompanied by General Director visit, the visiting group met with General Director Giuseppe Pasi and PSA LLC Bolat Akchulakov, the Akim (Governor) of the West senior management of KPO. During the meeting which was held at KPC Administration building the guests were provided a detailed overview, including the company’s recent performance, field development activities, Environment protection, the company’s contribution to the From left to right US Ambassador Richard E Hoagland, UK social and economic development Ambassador David Morgan, BG Senior Vice President Mark