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KDR is the leading professional platform in Kazakhstan, bringing together operators, service companies, and technology leaders to discuss practical solutions in well engineering, production, and reservoir development.

The forum covers the full well engineering lifecycle — from drilling and well completion to production optimisation and the implementation of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.

As mature fields continue to grow in importance and reservoir challenges become more complex, KDR 2026 serves as a key platform for knowledge exchange, technology adoption, and the development of new approaches to improving production efficiency.

The forum brings together regional and international expertise, creating an environment for professional dialogue, business networking, and collaboration across the oil and gas industry.

The KDR Forum has, over more than a decade of development, become one of the key professional platforms in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry, bringing together operators, service companies, and technology leaders to discuss practical solutions in drilling, reservoir development, and production.

KDR covers the full well engineering lifecycle — from drilling and well completion to production optimisation and the implementation of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.

The forum creates a professional environment for knowledge exchange, technology adoption, and the development of collaboration between industry participants at both regional and international levels.

"Participating in the KDR Well Engineering Forum for the first time was an excellent experience. The value and connections generated by this event clearly explain its repeated success and 10th anniversary milestone. The quality of the conversations, relevance of the topics, and calibre of speakers and delegates made it evident why this event has become a ‘must attend’ for companies focused on Central Asia. Generating increased net-oil and achieving higher recovery is a strategic priority for both brownfield and greenfield operators in Central Asia. At KDR 2025, my colleague Øystein Mølstre and I presented two case-study-driven talks showing how Autonomous Inflow Control Technology delivers measurable value—not in theory, but in the field, and at scale. What truly makes KDR stand out is the exceptional quality of engagement. We left with real momentum, valuable new relationships, and confirmation that the Central Asian market is deeply serious about production optimisation and technology-led recovery."

"It was a privilege to participate in the 10th anniversary edition of the KDR Well Engineering Forum in Astana - an event that continues to set the benchmark for technical excellence and cross-industry collaboration in Kazakhstan’s energy sector. Having grown up in Kazakhstan, but spent much of my career abroad, it was deeply inspiring to see the momentum now building within my home country around digitalisation and artificial intelligence. After attending KDR 2025, it’s clear that Kazakhstan is entering a new phase of AI adoption - one driven by collaboration between local operators, global technology leaders, and a new generation of innovators. As moderator of the AI in Drilling and Production Operations panel, I was inspired by the quality of discussion and the openness of both Kazakh and international experts to embrace AI as a driver of safer, smarter, and more sustainable upstream operations. KDR 2025 has become a unique platform where technology leaders, operators, and innovators can connect meaningfully to shape the future of energy in Kazakhstan and beyond. I was delighted to be part of it."