In Astana, the Chairman of the Management Board of NC KazMunayGas JSC (KMG), Askhat Khasenov, met with Ivan Muíño, Senior Vice President for Aviation at the international group “Exolum.”
Prospects for cooperation in the development of aviation fuel infrastructure were discussed within the framework of the tasks set by the Head of State to expand the country’s transport, logistics, and transit potential.
Following the meeting, a trilateral agreement on the main terms of strategic cooperation was signed between KMG, KazMunayGas-Aero, and Exolum Aviation. The document envisages attracting international investments, advanced technologies, and industry expertise for the development of aviation fuel infrastructure at domestic airports. For Exolum, entering the Kazakh market will be the first stage of expanding its presence in the Eurasian region.
Within the framework of cooperation, the parties are considering the construction of fuel hydrant systems and specialized aviation fuel storage facilities, as well as the modernization of existing facilities. The new and upgraded infrastructure will be designed to handle Jet A-1 fuel, an international standard, in compliance with the requirements of the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) for quality, safety, and operations.
In turn, KMG will provide expertise on the Kazakh market, interaction with aviation industry participants, and the development of promising projects.
— Cooperation with one of the major international companies in the industry will accelerate technological modernization, introduce best practices in fuel infrastructure management, and create conditions for further growth of international air transportation through Kazakhstan. For KMG, as a national company, the transfer of Exolum’s experience and technologies to Kazakh specialists, the development of local personnel’s professional competencies, and the introduction of modern approaches to the operation of fuel facilities are also of particular importance, -emphasized A. Khasenov.
In the near future, the parties will conduct a comprehensive economic analysis, based on the results of which specific projects, investment volumes, allocation of responsibilities, and stages of further cooperation will be determined.
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“Exolum” is an international infrastructure group headquartered in Madrid, specializing in the transportation and storage of petroleum products and other liquid bulk cargo. The group operates in 10 countries across Europe and the Americas, managing approximately 6,000 km of pipelines and 68 terminals with a combined capacity exceeding 11 million cubic meters.
“Exolum Aviation” is the aviation division of the Exolum group, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of fueling facilities and centralized aircraft refueling systems. The company operates fuel infrastructure at 50 airports in Europe and Latin America. Exolum Aviation is a member of JIG, an organization that brings together industry representatives to develop and implement international standards for aviation fuel quality and safety.
