On 24 April 2026, within the framework of the activities of the Working Group on Energy, Ecology and Oil & Gas of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a working meeting of the foreign-side members of the Working Group was held to discuss key issues in accordance with the 2026 Work Plan. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format (online and offline) with the participation of Ms. Elmira Pistayeva, the Senior Advisor for Government Relations of the Association “Kazakhstan Foreign Investors’ Council”.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the following companies:

• Chevron, Tengizchevroil, EY, ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc., NCOC, and RUSAL in Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, participants discussed the National Quota Allocation Plan, as well as issues related to improving legislation regulating technologically unavoidable flaring of raw gas. Particular emphasis was placed on the need for clearer regulation in the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, especially with regard to methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.

Representatives of business and investors highlighted the importance of strengthening and improving the investment climate through constructive engagement with government authorities, including active participation in working groups focused on drafting and amending legal and regulatory frameworks.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed a shared understanding that further work will focus on strengthening the relevant legal provisions.