By Al Arabiyatv

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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 4. Kazakhstan’s
national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) and U.S. technology
firm Honeywell sat down at the table in Astana to chew the fat
about broadening their digital partnership, Trend reports via the KMG

The strategic implementation of cutting-edge digital and
automation solutions within KMG’s refining portfolio was
deliberated in a session between KMG Chairman Askhat Khasenov and
Tumkur Savyasachi, Honeywell’s vice president for global

Honeywell’s solutions are currently deployed at KMG’s refineries
located in Atyrau, Shymkent, and Pavlodar, encompassing automated
process control, advanced process control (APC), operator training
simulators, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and equipment
monitoring platforms.

Discussions centered around the implementation of digital twin
technology and AI-driven industrial solutions, alongside a pilot
initiative for predictive analytics concerning equipment at the
Atyrau refinery. KMG is strategically positioning itself to launch
the predictive maintenance framework in a commercial capacity by
the year 2026.

Both parties affirmed their commitment to enhancing synergies in
the realm of digital transformation, with Khasenov highlighting the
escalating significance of artificial intelligence and digital
solutions within Kazakhstan’s hydrocarbon sector.

Honeywell International Inc. operates as a prominent player in
the American multinational landscape, with its headquarters
strategically positioned in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company
excels in diverse sectors, including aerospace innovations,
advanced building technology, high-performance materials, and
comprehensive safety and productivity solutions. The organization
delivers a suite of offerings designed to optimize safety, elevate
comfort, and boost productivity across a multitude of sectors,
encompassing residential spaces, commercial infrastructures,
aviation systems, and industrial workflows, with a focus on energy
efficiency and sustainable practices.

KazMunayGas (KMG) operates as Kazakhstan’s sovereign entity in
the oil and gas sector, embodying a comprehensive, vertically
integrated model that encompasses the full spectrum of the
hydrocarbon value chain, including exploration, extraction,
logistics, refining, and ancillary services. Founded in 2002, it
serves as the governmental entity overseeing the national oil and
gas landscape, orchestrating a diverse portfolio of assets and
subsidiaries spanning the upstream, midstream, and downstream
sectors of the industry.

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