Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of the Management Board of QazaqGaz National Company JSC, met with senior representatives of Shandong Steel Capital Holding and Guoyuan Group.

The meeting was attended by Jiao Lihai, Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of Shandong Steel Capital Holding (Shenzhen), part of the Shandong Steel Group, and Qian Fengjing, Chairman of the Board of Guoyuan Group.

The parties discussed prospects for co-operation in Kazakhstan’s gas sector, exchanging views on possible partnership models and opportunities to develop joint projects.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue discussions and explore specific areas of co-operation.

Shandong Steel Group is one of China’s leading steel producers, with annual output exceeding 20 million tonnes. It ranks 17th globally.

China Guoyuan Group specialises in hydrocarbon exploration and production, with projects in Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates and Kyrgyzstan.