Investment facilitation and localization
One of the main tasks of IMB Center is to facilitate investments into localization of oil and gas equipment production on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
IMB Center serves as a bridge between Operators and investors who express interest in localization of oil and gas equipment production in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as with various financial institutions and state bodies to support such investment projects. IMB Center, together with investors develop localization plans, which are submitted to the Operators for their consideration, thus the Center contributes to technology transfer, including that of the world's leading manufacturers of oil and gas equipment.
Main stages of investor support
1
Interest in localization
- Investor's/OEM's presentations and Technical Product Catalogs.
- Meetings to ensure understanding of goals, conceptualization and further steps.
- Memoranda of Understanding.
2
Support in concept development
- Assistance in market research - providing demands data.
- Consulting on potential local partners, technical requirements.
- Assistance in identifying commodities with greatest potential.
3
Administrative support
- Assistance in obtaining tax preferences.
- Coordination with local authorities.
- Support in identifying available funding opportunities.
4
Technical support
- Technical review and recommendations as per Operators' Summarized Technical Requirements.
5
Recommendations to Operators
- Recommendations of the localization project to the Operators.
Engagements with international manufacturers
Company Presentation and Technical Product catalog
(Provided by the investor)
IMB Center
- Defining consolidated demand
- Initial analysis on compliance with Summarized Technical Requirements
- Recommendations
Operators
- Development in the concept of localization
- Local Content development
- Decrease of imported goods
- Development of the supply chain
Cooperation with OEMs and potential investors and Memoranda of Understanding signed for localization of manufacturing.
Investor support
Main types of support available to investors in machine building in Kazakhstan.
Administrative support 
- Special Economic Zones (10 in RoK)
- Industrial Zones (22 in RoK)
- Special Investment Contracts (any region in RoK)
Legislative support and tools
- Legislative support from the Government for the development of machine building in the Oil and Gas sector
- Support by international oil and gas companies, as well as funds and programmes to support local production
Financial institutions
- Grants and various investment funds
- Industrial Development Fund
- Development Bank of Kazakhstan
- QazIndustry
- Damu
Areas of cooperation
If you are looking to enter or expand your presence in RoK oil and gas market, IMBC may:
- Advise on commodities and demands of interest at Operators' projects;
- Support in identifying potential local business partners for localization and advise on local manufacturing capabilities;
- Support in connecting with relevant local government authorities and provide advice accordingly;
- Issue recommendations for Operators in case of successful localization, where the localized end product meets Operators' requirements.
If you represent an association of manufacturers of oil and gas goods, we may:
- Support in identifying opportunities for enterprises you represent;
- Advise on the intricacies of the local oil and gas sector;
- Connect you with relevant stakeholders;
- Share our network pool;
- Conduct joint industry development events.
Expression of interest
If you are interested in collaborating with IMBC, please contact us by using the link provided.
