№ 5 (49), 2011 - KazEnergy

kazenergy forumIn 2011 expertsand analystsnoticed that theEurasian Forumwas held entirelyas a bridgebetween thegovernment andinvestorstechnologies most appropriate for Kazakhstan,noting that there are large reactorsand small reactors, reactors on thermal neutronsin our country. The deputy Chairmanof JSC "NAC"Kazatomprom" Sergei Yashinreported that nuclear power plant in Kazakhstancan be built in the next 10 years.- In the near future we will have to definethe role and place of nuclear power in thecountry's energy balance, to determine theplacements of nuclear power plants, selectoptimal nuclear technologies, primarilysafe, and also solve large complex problems,ranging from personnel training and developmentof standard documentation for use ofnuclear energy and ending with the possibilityof participation of Kazakh enterprises inthe construction of nuclear power plant ", -tells Mr. Yashin. Speaking about the longerterm development of the nuclear industry,experts drew attention to a trend of increasingdemand for uranium in 2030. In thisregard, raises the question: who is able toprovide a supply? Kazakhstan, according toVice-President of JSC "NAC"Kazatomprom",as one of the leading countries in the fieldof uranium mining, will be able to get markof 25 - 30 thousand tons of uranium productionper year. In 2011, the national company"Kazatomprom" plans to produce about 20thousand tons of uranium.Characteristically, the Forum has long agoattracted the attention of not only journalistsbut also leading investors - in framework ofthe event each year genuine sensations areborn and this year is no exception. At one ofthe last meetings of leaders of Energy underthe auspices KAZENERGY Prime MinisterKarim Massimov announced the five itemson the Kashagan project, which were subsequentlyused as a basis in the negotiationprocess. In that year, experts and analystsnoticed that the Eurasian Forum was heldentirely as a bridge between the governmentand investors, excellent dialogue platformwhere you can not only discuss but also tiebusiness contacts and get useful informationat first hand. Whereas from year to yearactuality and relevance of the Forum is justgrowing, excitement around this event hasreached impressive heights. The EurasianForum truly become the calling card of Kazakhstan,its natural resources, the abilityto conduct business in the legal field at thelevel of world standards.are of special strategic importance for oil andgas region. Due to its geographical locationand the availability of substantial reservesof mineral resources Kazakhstan is underscrutiny geopolitical and economic interestson the global energy arena. Our state holdsa special position in the Eurasian space, as a"bridge" between the main markets of rawhydrocarbons (Western Europe and East Asia)and the countries that are major suppliers ofhydrocarbons (the countries of the MiddleEast, Russia)," - he stressed.The delegates of the 5th Forum, expressed thefirm belief that the meetings, which allowedclarifying the objectives, principles andstrategy of the energy sector progress underconditions of the post-crisis development, willhave a positive impact on the strengthening ofpartnerships, creating a favorable investmentclimate, improve environmental protectionand ecological liability, will give new impetusand the intergovernmental cooperation.In conclusion it’s important to note, theEurasian Forum - one of the most recognizedglobal brands of Kazakhstan. The Conferenceselaborate recommenda-tions and solutionsto enable to intensify the industrial dialogue,to ensure the stability of energy sector,to strengthen international cooperation.Undoubtedly, KAZENERGY Associationmanaged to secure its status as a center of theindustrial dialogue, which provides oil and gasindustry with additional features of stable andbalanced growth.18 № 5 (49), 2011