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Worley joins Downstream Central Asia & Caspian 2026 as Project Delivery Partner!
We are proud to welcome Worley, the world’s largest provider of engineering, project and asset management solutions in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors, as an official Project Delivery Partner for our 13th annual summit.
With 40,000+ experts across 40+ countries and a track record of over 2,100 downstream projects globally, Worley helps operators navigate complex project environments from concept through to execution.
Across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, Worley combines global technical expertise with deep regional knowledge, supporting project owners in managing risk, improving project certainty, and advancing major refining and petrochemical investments.
Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov met with a high-level delegation from Qatari investment group Al Alfia Holding, led by special representative Zainab Al-Yusuf, on August 13, 2026, to advance joint commercial initiatives and evaluate new industrial ventures across Uzbekistan.
The strategic talks focused on transitioning ongoing investment proposals into active operational phases while establishing new manufacturing and infrastructure projects anchored in localized production and regional growth.
Lummus' presence in Central Asia includes some of the region’s most significant downstream developments. Lummus’ technologies are being deployed at Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries’ (KPI) integrated petrochemical complex, Silleno LLP’s polyethylene project and Butadiene LLP’s synthetic rubber facility, helping establish new manufacturing capabilities and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position within the global petrochemical value chain.
Turkmenbashi Oil Processing Complex started production of a new type of aviation fuel, Jet A-1, meeting global aviation standards.
Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants Limited (Genesis) has officially signed a contract with Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu LLP to deliver a pre-feasibility study for a proposed 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) oil refinery in Kazakhstan.
In a major development for Central Asia's petrochemical landscape, Kazakh project operator Silleno has signed a long-term agreement with Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases (ALKTG) for the continuous supply of industrial gases to its upcoming polyethylene production plant in the Atyrau region.