KAZAKHSTAN OIL & GAS TRADE MISSION - Atyrau, April 7-11, 2009
There is no better time to investigate what the Caspian energy scene has in store for your company's exports! By most estimates, the Caspian states can provide up to 10% of global oil supply growth, and Kazakhstan is well positioned as the regional energy leader. With the Caspian Sea's largest recoverable crude oil reserves, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the roughly 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) currently being produced in the region, Kazakhstan is poised to become a major near-term oil exporter. The Government of Kazakhstan and foreign investors continue to focus heavily on the hydrocarbons sector, which so far has received approximately $35 billion in foreign direct investment and makes up over half of the country’s export revenue.
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce in this four-day mission to the city of Atyrau, the oil and gas capital of Kazakhstan. The mission will assist representatives of American companies responsible for business activities in Eurasia with their efforts to identify profitable opportunities and new markets for their respective U.S. companies. Mission members will meet with major energy firms operating in the region and participate in the 8th North Caspian Regional Exhibition, an annual three-day exhibition that attracts over 4,000 industry specialists from more than 30 countries.
Event Details
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
This day will allow firms to arrive into Kazakhstan and meet with other mission members. CS Almaty staff will provide a country briefing and review the mission agenda.
- Arrive Atyrau
- Country Briefing and Mission Overview
- Amcham Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
This day will be dedicated to providing market knowledge and "how to" information from experienced firms that have been operating in the market for several years, as well as the project operators. Meetings may include:
- Agip KCO
- TengizChevroil
- Halliburton
- Parson Fluor Daniel
- Baker Hughes
- Schlumberger
Thursday, April 9, 2009
This day will be dedicated to meeting local firms that can serve as agents, distributors or partners. All matchmaking meetings will take place at the hotel or at the trade show.
- Visit to the Atyrau Oil and Gas Exhibition floor
- Matchmaking Meetings
- Mission Networking Reception
Friday, April 10, 2009
This day will be dedicated to follow-up with firms that are attending the exhibition and have demonstrated interest in meeting with mission participants via the U.S. Trade Mission Catalog Booth. We will also hold a half-day seminar that will allow mission members to make presentations on their firms.
- Mission seminar for local companies and suppliers.
- No-host Mission wrap-up dinner.
Accommodations: There are limited hotels in Atyrau. In order to ensure lower rates (approximately $200 a night), delegation members will need to commit by Feb 15, 2009.
Additional Details:
The participation fee for this trade mission will be $3,800 for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and $6,250 for large firms. The fee for each additional firm representative (SME or large firm) is $300. Expenses for travel, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
- This fee includes ground transportation and interpretation/translation costs.
- Airfare & accommodations not included.
For questions and to reserve your spot, contact Azhar Kadrzhanova at Azhar.Kadrzhanova@mail.doc.gov
You may also down load our mission statement (Oil and Gas Mission Statement (106KB)) or a short promotional flyer (Oil and Gas Mission in Brief (36KB))