Agip KCO organized Forum «Assistance of business partnership» of «Kashagan» project that was held in «Ritz Palace», June 1-3, 2005.

The goal of organizing this Forum was to provide opportunity for meetings of direct working groups of Kazakhstani and International Companies, exchange of information and discussion of opportunities of mutually beneficial cooperation during developing «Kashagan» field. Forum participants were representatives of leading international companies specialized in rendering services and supply in oil and gas industry and a large number of Kazakhstani companies that show interests for creation of business partnership.

Information on current conditions on developing «Kashagan» field, future work volumes and opening opportunities for production and service companies for their further participation in «Agip KCO» projects was introduced.

Also «Agip KCO» organized information table for lawyers — consultants, oil and gas specialists of GRATA Law Firm were invited: Managing Partner — Mr. Aidar Sarymsakov, Partner — Mr. Abai Alimov, Partner — Mrs. Dilyara Suranshiyeva, Partner — Mr. Abylkhayr Nakipov, Senior lawyer — Ms. Madina Berisheva. Invited companies had possibility to get clarifications from lawyer regarding legal and tax issues.