Oil and gas industry expert shared his experience at KazNU

26 february, 2024

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a leadership lecture by Mr. Bian Dizhi, President of CNPC Corporation for Central Asia and Russia, on "Achievements of China-Kazakhstan relations and CNPC oil and gas activities in Kazakhstan".

The guest of honor was welcomed and introduced to the audience by the Chairman of the Board - Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev.

Dr. Bian Dyzhy, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, is currently the President of CNPC for Central Asia and Russia. With 27 years of experience in international oil and gas cooperation, he has at different times held the positions of Executive Director and Deputy General Director of CNPC-Aktobemunaigas JSC, Director of CNPC's Center for Overseas Research, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CNPC-Aktobemunaigas JSC, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mangistaumunaigas JSC and others.

Professor Bian Dyzhy was awarded the Kazakh Order "Dostyk" II degree, the medal "120th anniversary of Kazakhstan Oil" and other awards.

During the meeting the rector of KazNU awarded Mr. Bian Dyzhy the title of honorary professor of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The distinguished guest thanked the leadership of the university for this honor. In his speech, he spoke about the achievements of oil and gas cooperation between China and Kazakhstan.

"As one of the first Chinese oil and gas specialists who came to Kazakhstan back in 1997, I started to participate in the management of the very first joint project in the field of oil and gas cooperation. I have been fortunate to visit Kazakhstan's leading university, Al-Farabi KazNU. This year the university celebrates its 90th anniversary. Over the years, the university has graduated thousands of scientists and outstanding figures who make a great intellectual contribution to public administration, the development of science, culture and the formation of modern business and economy of Kazakhstan," - said the speaker.

Professor Bian Dyzhy in his report spoke about the activities of CNPC, which is engaged in field exploration, sales of oil and oil products and supply of raw materials to oil refineries in Kazakhstan, and shared his experience in the oil and gas industry.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University