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13th
Business Summit

DOWNSTREAM CENTRAL ASIA AND CASPIAN

The Meeting Point for the region's Refining & Petrochemical Industry
9-10 September 2026, Astana, Kazakhstan
The Meeting Point for the region's Refining & Petrochemical Industry

More than 12 years in, Downstream Central Asia & Caspian remains the region's most focused gathering for refining and petrochemical decision-makers.

No generalist agenda. The summit zeroes in on the downstream landscape across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan, putting attendees directly in the room with the senior leaders and policymakers shaping it.

From project developers and engineering contractors to investors and technology specialists, our network covers every link in the downstream chain.

The discussions go where the industry needs to go — plant upgrades, emerging investment opportunities, digitalisation, and the transition toward cleaner, more efficient operations.
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WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS 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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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

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Luca Pasco
Area Sales Manager
Casale
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Really all local investors and producers attended the event!
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Kabul Ibragimov
Regional Manager Honeywell Uzbekistan
Honeywell UOP
stars
Despite several times of participation, the quality of the event preparation remains on top.
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Elena Popova
Senior Key Account Manager
Krastsvetmet
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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.
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Andrey Kovalev
Head of PR Projects
MTO Gas Chemical Complex
stars
The best industry event on oil refining and gas processing in Central Asia.
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Baard Johan Holth
Regional Sales Manager Division Oil & Gas
Autronica Fire and Security
stars
Interesting presentation, very good networking with outstanding dinner.
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Ivan Tomashevskii
Business Development & Consulting Director, CIS & Turkey
HSB Solomon Associates LLC
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A wonderful conference with many end users! Excellent organisation and a great venue! I will definitely come again.
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Nilufar Khamidova
Director of Tax Department, Uzbekistan
Schneider Group
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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.
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