DOWNSTREAM CENTRAL ASIA & CASPIAN

For 12 years, Downstream Central Asia & Caspian summit has brought together leaders in refining and petrochemicals across Central Asia and the Caspian to tackle real-world industry challenges.

The event is focused exclusively on the region’s most promising downstream projects, offering direct access to senior executives from leading companies and government bodies in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan.

We bring together a community of experts spanning the entire value chain — from refining and petrochemical project owners to EPC contractors and investors.

It’s a space for open discussions on plant modernisation, investment opportunities, and the adoption of digital and sustainable technologies.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN 2026

The Geopolitical Export Race: Strategic Market Access & Diversification

This session focuses on the external pressures of global trade and the logistical fight for market share in the EU and Turkey. Discussions concentrate on using scenario planning to navigate shifting geopolitical dynamics and the threat of established global competitors. Key highlights include the critical need to secure long-term investment for the Middle Corridor.

Decarbonization Pragmatism: Blue Energy, SAF, and Global Compliance

As environmental regulations tighten, regional producers must adopt commercially viable energy transition strategies. Strategic discussions will focus on achieving EU CBAM compliance and navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regime to protect petrochemical export margins. By prioritizing Blue Ammonia and SAF, we explore how the region can align with global low-carbon mandates.

Smart Operations: AI, Digital Twins, and Next-Gen Asset Management

Digital transformation is the primary driver for improving refinery OPEX and plant safety in 2026. This session examines the deployment of Industrial AI and Machine Learning for pipe monitoring and throughput optimization to move from reactive maintenance to condition-based monitoring. Case studies will highlight Digital Twin implementation for flagship assets.

Industrial Independence: Local Feedstock and Market Growth

This session focuses on the internal drive for industrial independence and the challenge of balancing domestic supply with global demand. Discussions concentrate on the aggressive development of processing capacities to ensure regional energy security and eliminate import dependency, particularly through Coal Chemistry and dry gas monetisation.

Megaproject Execution: From Promises to Commercial Production

The region is moving from planning to the active commissioning of world-scale assets. This session provides a critical update on flagship facilities, including the Silleno Polyethene Complex and Uzbekistan’s Karakul MTO, alongside new 2026 milestones: the New Zhanaozen GPC and the expanding STAR Refinery.

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Join us on stage at the 13th Annual Downstream Central Asia & Caspian Summit — the region’s definitive forum for refining and petrochemicals in Central Asia and the Caspian.

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WHY JOIN US?

Meet the Key Decision-Makers in the Central Asian & the Caspian Region

The summit brings together 350+ senior executives, project owners, and CEOs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and across 29 countries — giving attendees direct access to the region’s most influential downstream and petrochemical leaders.

Gain Insights Into Major Refining, Petrochemical and GTL Projects

The programme covers gas-to-petrochemicals, SAF and low-carbon fuels, digitalisation, AI, refinery optimisation, and infrastructure modernisation — making it an essential event for anyone following the fast-evolving Central Asia & Caspian petrochemical market.

Convert High-Value Connections Into Tangible Business Opportunities

With 41% regional project owners and a high concentration of C-level stakeholders, the event is the #1 business-driven networking platform for companies looking to enter or expand in this high-growth market.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Sultan Garayev

Vice President of Business Excellence

SOCAR Turkey

Timothy Carmann

Director, Business Development

Lummus Technology

Alexey Myltsyn

First Deputy of Director. Technical Director

Fergana Oil Refinery

Niccolo Heilpern

Vice President Central Asia, Caspian and Turkey Region

Maire

Damir Abeldinov

Head of Sales and Customer Service

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc

Vadim Iskhakov

Head of Production Efficiency

Sibur

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TESTIMONIALS

Luca Pasco

Area Sales Manager

Casale

Really all local investors and producers attended the event!

Kabul Ibragimov

Regional Manager Honeywell Uzbekistan

Honeywell UOP

Despite several times of participation, the quality of the event preparation remains on top.

Elena Popova

Senior Key Account Manager

Krastsvetmet

The team equally well organises sessions and presentations, and, no less importantly, creates networking opportunities and provides space for communication, all in a friendly atmosphere with a strong business focus.

Andrey Kovalev

Head of PR Projects

MTO Gas Chemical Complex

The best industry event on oil refining and gas processing in Central Asia.

Baard Johan Holth

Regional Sales Manager Division Oil & Gas

Autronica Fire and Security

Interesting presentation, very good networking with outstanding dinner.

Ivan Tomashevskii

Business Development & Consulting Director, CIS & Turkey

HSB Solomon Associates LLC

A wonderful conference with many end users! Excellent organisation and a great venue! I will definitely come again.

Nilufar Khamidova

Director of Tax Department, Uzbekistan

Schneider Group

The summit was quite comprehensive, and issues of digitalization, tax transformations, environmental issues, and technological solutions were discussed. It's very useful networking, the organization is very good, everything is in progress, in time, very interesting people. It's a very good opportunity to see exactly which participants are in the same topic with you.