By Al Jazeera Tv
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Shell has invested
more than $18 billion in Kazakhstan, Richard Howe, Executive Vice
President of Shell’s Exploration and Production division of the
company said at the 16th Eurasian KazEnergy Forum “New Energy
Order: Focus on Medium Powers” in Astana, Trend reports.
According to Howe, Shell has been in cahoots with Kazakhstan for
many moons. The company jumped on the bandwagon of preparing the
country’s technology roadmap a decade ago and is still marching to
that beat today.
Howe noted that Shell has introduced advanced drilling
technologies, digital solutions, and methods to reduce the carbon
footprint within existing operations in Kazakhstan. He emphasized
that the company’s investments have been a strong contribution and
expressed readiness to continue investing under conditions of
predictability and transparency.
He added that the role of technology goes beyond oil and gas
production, as it has the potential to change people’s lives.
According to Howe, the key task today is to ensure energy
accessibility.
The 16th Eurasian KazEnergy Forum is a large international forum
in Astana, Kazakhstan, held from October 2 through 4, 2025. It
serves as a key platform for global leaders and energy experts to
discuss the future of the energy sector, with the theme “New Energy
Order: Focus on Middle Powers,” and features discussions on topics
like climate change, renewables, AI, and regional connectivity.
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