On 14 April, Magzum Mirzagaliyev, Chairman of the Management Board, JSC NC "KazMunayGas", held a meeting with Julien Pouget, TotalEnergies Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific.

The parties discussed current cooperation issues and business opportunities.

In particular, the managers exchanged opinions on the importance of implementing further stages of Kashagan field development in line with the optimal long-term development strategy and safeguarding of the economic interests of the nation and the foreign investors.

Besides, the project for construction and operation of a hybrid wind mill farm with 1 GW of the total capacity and an electric power accumulation system was discussed.

KMG's head noted the promising outlook of cooperation between the two companies and made an emphasis on ensuring uninterrupted production operations at the strategically important enterprises amidst the global geopolitical instability.

In his turn, Julien Pouget commended the current relationship between the companies and emphasized that TotalEnergies will continue to closely cooperate with KMG on oil transportation projects, Kashagan field development, alternative energy and other focus areas.

About KazMunayGas (KMG)

JSC “National Company “KazMunayGas” is a leading vertically integrated oil and gas company in Kazakhstan. KMG manages assets throughout the entire production cycle, i.e. from exploration and production of hydrocarbons to transportation, refining and provision of maintenance services. Founded in 2002, the Company represents the Republic of Kazakhstan’s interests in the national oil and gas industry.

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.