AI FORUM

At the end of August, the first Forum on Artificial Intelligence in the Oil and Gas Industry was held in Atyrau. The initiator was the Union of Oilfield Service Companies of Kazakhstan (KazService) with the official support of the Akimat of Atyrau Region, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. The forum brought together over 150 participants from seven regions of the country. More than 100 companies presented their approaches and solutions for implementing AI in the oil and gas sector, from large operators and service companies to Kazakhstani startups, fintech teams, engineering bureaus and IT integrators. The forum became a platform for a lively dialogue between business, the government and the innovative community. As part of the forum, a memorandum was signed between KazService and Astana Hub, aimed at developing a startup ecosystem and introducing corporate innovations into production processes.

West Dala took part in several key sessions on the digital transformation of the oil and gas industry and the future of AI in energy, the use of AI in exploration and production, predictive analytics and maintenance, robotics, and also listened to individual presentations from international and domestic companies that presented specific solutions for the industry.

According to Head of the IT Department, Kairat Lukbanov: “Among all the AI systems presented, the most interest for us lies in the TUMAR intelligent system, as it is directly related to key aspects of industrial safety: monitoring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); supervising hazardous operations with a hydraulic wrench; and controlling danger zones during work. These functions fully align with our priorities of minimizing risks, protecting employees, and enhancing the overall safety culture at our facilities.”

 

 

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A lecture on “Waste Management and Spill Response” was held at Kh. Dosmukhamedov University. Environmental specialists from West Dala — Ainagul Sagiyeva and Islam Sagynbayev — conducted an engaging session with students, highlighting the key principles of environmentally responsible waste management. The focus was on modern approaches to safe disposal, reducing environmental impact, and the role of business in building a sustainable environment.

The “Innovative Ideas” competition was held in the Atyrau Region to support talented youth and develop their scientific research and inventive potential. Specialists from West Dala — environmental engineer Aigul Sagiyeva and chief technologist Minara Massalimova — were invited to serve as members of the jury.

Employees of West Dala joined the environmental campaign organized by the Department of Ecology of the Mangystau Region to clean the territory of Aktau city. They also supported the initiative of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the Atyrau Region by participating in the clean-up and improvement of Victory Park in Atyrau city.

From 20:30 to 21:30, the Earth Hour International Environmental Action took place to draw attention to the need for a responsible attitude to nature and the resources of the planet. This year, Earth Hour in Kazakhstan is dedicated to the theme of nature conservation in the country.

The warmth of this month helped strengthen social ties and energize them for new beginnings after the winter.

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