Founded in 2004, Atyrau Oil & Gas is the premier oil and gas industry trade exhibition in the northern Caspian region of Kazakhstan. The 23rd edition in 2026 is expected to attract 150 exhibitors from over 20 countries and more than 8,000 professional visitors. Atyrau is the core city of Kazakhstan's petroleum industry, hosting numerous oil and gas companies and related industries. Professional conferences will be held concurrently to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing oil and gas development in Kazakhstan and the Caspian region. Key exhibits and topics include upstream exploration equipment, drilling technology, oil and gas processing, pipelines and storage and transportation, refining and petrochemical technology, marine engineering, and digital solutions. For Chinese oil and gas enterprises, Kazakhstan is a key country along the "Belt and Road" initiative with close economic and trade ties to China, making this exhibition an excellent opportunity to enter the Central Asian oil market.