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IMB Center - Association of Legal Entities
"International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building"

Association of Legal Entitites "International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building"  (further - IMB Center or Association) was created as per initiative of the Government of RoK, Operators of largest oil and gas fields in Kazakhstan (Tengizchevroil LLP, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. and North Caspian Operating Company N.V.), which are the sole members of the Association 

The purpose of the Association is to promote the manufacturing of oil and gas goods in Kazakhstan and develop local content in the procurement of goods by major Operators.

Mission

To promote the development of the production of oil and gas goods in Kazakhstan, linking major Operators with Republic of Kazakhstan's machine building sector through our analyses, qualification, capacity development and investment facilitation initiatives.

Vision

A recognized organization that serves as a link between major Operators and competitive, export-oriented, sustainably developing oil and gas machine building industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and contributes to the continuous development of the sector.

Core values
  • Health, Safety, Environment 
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Relationships
  • Human capital

IMB Center development stages

Agreement on Intent for establishment of IMB Center MoE RoK, MIID RoK, PSA, AKMI and Operators
November 2020

Agreement on Intent for establishment of International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building.

Relationship Agreement between Operators and IMB Center Operators become Members of the Association
April 2021

Tengizchevroil LLP, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. and North Caspian Operating Company N.V. become sole members of Association.

Beginning of core activities Analysis of forecasted demands and local market under Commodity Group A
October 2021
  • Obtaining and processing of the Operators' demands for Valves, Electrical equipment, Instrumentation (Commodity Group A).
  • Visits to production sites of manufacturers of goods under Commodity Group A.
  • Work with local manufacturers, potential investors and OЕМs.

Results of the analysis IMB Center Recommendations
December 2021

Operators are presented with a report containing the results of data analysis of the consolidated demands and local market study of manufacturers under Commodity Group A. Initial recommendations on priority goods and their localization is provided.   

IMB Center Forum Discussion of issues related to the development of oil and gas machine building in the RoK
May 2022

IMB Center with support of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development of the RoK, Ministry of Energy of the RoK, major oil and gas Operators Tengizchevroil LLP, North Caspian Operating Company N.V. and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. has conducted the first Forum in Astana, dedicated to the development of oil and gas machine building in Kazakhstan.   
The event was attended by representatives of foreign and local machine building enterprises, associations, development institutes and oil and gas companies.

Preparation of capacity development plans and localization Commodity Group A work and analysis of Commodity Group B
June 2022
  • Summarization of technical specifications of goods with relatively high demands in the Commodity Group A, gap analyses of manufacturers and preparation of capacity development plans.
  • Obtaining and processing Operators' demands data for Linepipe & piping, Pumps & seals, HVAC, Process Filters (Commodity Group B).
  • Visits to production sites of manufacturers under Commodity Group B.
  • Work with local manufacturers, potential investors and OEMs.

Advocacy issues Identifying barriers in the development of local manufacturing
December 2022

Obtaining approvals on issues contributing to the development of the oil and gas machine building industry of the RoK.

  • Sale of goods at zero VAT rate: Received official confirmation on the applicability of the tax code norms in terms of the possibility of contracting local manufacturers with TCO, NCOC and Dunga at zero VAT rate.
  • Reimbursement of expenses for international certifications: Joint work and principle agreement between MIID RoK and QazIndustry to increase the budget and threshold for reimbursement of expenses for international certification.

IMB Center Forum On the results of IMB Center’s activities and upcoming plans
April 2023

IMB Center held the second Forum dedicated to the development of oil and gas machine building in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Forum became a venue for informing stakeholders about the current activities of the Center, the Forum participants received answers to their questions and exchanged opinions.

In the official part of the Forum, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kulginov, Vice Minister of Energy A. Khasenov, Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructural Development I. Sharhan and Chairman of the Board of the Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry gave welcoming speeches.

Results under Commodity Groups A and B Ongoing IMB Center activities
May 2023
  • 7 Capacity Development Plans and recommendations for local manufacturers, prepared and agreed with them for further implementation.
  • 19 MoUs with potential investors and OEMs that expressed interest in localizing their production in the RoK.
  • 14 Localization Cases were developed with potential investors and OEMs and were submitted to Operators for consideration.
  • Defining and obtaining data on Commodity Group C (Material & Product Handling Equipment, Heat Exchangers/Heat Transfer Equipment, Safety & Fire Fighting Equipment, Chemicals/Oils/Paints, Insulation and Refractory Materials).

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
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Tengizchevroil LLP
Tengizchevroil LLP
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North Caspian Operating N.V.
North Caspian Operating N.V.
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Association Board

Consultative and advisory body. Provides recommendations on strategic directions and supports the activities of the Association.

Management

Magauov Asset Maratovich
Magauov Asset Maratovich
General Director
Biography
  • Asset Magauov studied at the Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry named after I.M. Gubkina (1994);
  • From 1994 to 1998, he held the position of Economist, Deputy Head of division at Tengizmunaigas;
  • From 1998 to 2001, he worked as Deputy Head, Head of division, Deputy Director of the Tax and Tariff Policy Department, Deputy Director of the State Asset Management Department of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan; 
  • In 2001, he held the position of Chief Manager of the Tengiz Project Department of NOC Kazakhoil CJSC;
  • From 2001-2002, he worked as Deputy Director of the Service Projects Department of JSC NC Oil and Gas Transport;
  • From 2002 to 2004, he worked as Deputy Director, Director of the Department for Management of Share in TCO of NC KazMunayGas JSC;
  • From 2004 to 2006, he held the position of Deputy General Director of Tengizchevroil LLP; 
  • From 2006 to 2008, he worked as Managing Director for stake management of shares in JV of NC KazMunaiGas JSC;
  • From 2008 to 2010, he was appointed Vice-Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  • From 2010 to 2011, he held the position of Vice Minister of Oil and Gas of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  • From 2011 to 2012, he held the position of General Director of Mangistaumunaigas JSC;
  • In 2012-2016, he held the position of General Director of the Association Of Legal Entities “Kazakhstan Association Of Oil-Gas And Energy Sector Organizations “Kazenergy”;
  • From 2016 to 2017, he held the position of Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  • From 2017-2019, he worked as General Director of the Association Of Legal Entities “Kazakhstan Association Of Oil-Gas And Energy Sector Organizations “Kazenergy”;
  • From 2019 to 2023, he served as Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  • In 2024, he was appointed General Director of the International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building in 2021;
  • Awarded the Order of Kurmet.
     
Sarsengaliev Samat Amangeldievich
Sarsengaliev Samat Amangeldievich
Deputy Director General
Biography
  • S. Sarsengaliyev studied at the Kazakh National Technical University named after Kanysh Satpayev with the qualification of engineer – technologist, specializing in automation and systems engineering.
  • He received a Master's degree in oil and gas business management from the Kazakh-British Technical University.
  • S. Sarsengaliyev holds the position of Deputy General Director of the International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building since 2021.
  • In 2019 – 2021 he held the position of the Head of the Administration "Department of Construction of Nur-Sultan city”.
  • In 2016-2019, he was the Social Projects Manager at Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
  • In 2015-2016 he worked as Business Development Manager at the Service Center of KazTurboRemont LLP.
  • Previously worked for Agip KCO, Honeywell, Invensys.
  • He received the State award - the Certificate of Merit from the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a Letter of Commendation from the Akim of Nur-Sultan, a Letter of Appreciation from the Akim of West Kazakhstan Oblast and other distinctive certificate and awards.
Abishev Dastan Bakhytovich
Abishev Dastan Bakhytovich
Deputy Director General
Biography
  • D. Abishev studied at the Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Forecasting, specializing in Public Administration.
  • He earned a Master of Engineering and Technology degree in Oil and Gas Engineering from Kazakh-British Technical University, as well as a Master of International Business degree from Cesar University in Switzerland.
  • D. Abishev holds the position of Deputy General Director of the International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building since 2021.
  • In 2015 – 2021 he held the position of Director of the Department of Procurement Methodology and Development of Local Content of "PSA" LLP.
  • From 2013-2015 he worked as Chief Expert of the Industrial and Innovative Development Department of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
  • In 2010-2013 he worked as an expert, chief expert, head of department in the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
  • Awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, letters of Commendation from the Akim of the West Kazakhstan Oblast and the Chairman of the Board of KAZENERGY.
Magauov Asset Maratovich
General Director
Sarsengaliev Samat Amangeldievich
Deputy Director General
Abishev Dastan Bakhytovich
Deputy Director General
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