CAREC Institute Participates in 7th Karamay Petroleum & Petrochemical Exhibition

The CAREC Institute attended the 7th China (Karamay) International Petroleum, Natural Gas & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition in Karamay, Xinjiang, from August 13 to 15, 2025. Under the theme “New Momentum, New Manufacturing, New Efficiency,” this gathering brought together over 400 companies from 19 provinces and eight countries. With specialized areas for oil and gas, chemicals, new energy, and intelligent technology, the exhibition showcased the latest developments in the energy sector and hosted a series of side events, business dialogues, and academic symposiums. The CAREC Institute team included Director Mr. Charymuhammet Shallyyev, Deputy Director One Professor Li Kouqing, and Mr. Hu Xiao, Chief of Human Resources and Finance.

On opening day, Director Shallyyev spoke at the Global Energy Transition Summit. He highlighted the vital role of energy in addressing global challenges. He stated, “Energy lies at the heart of tackling many of the challenges we face today. It is fundamental to eradicating poverty, ensuring access to essential services like healthcare, education, clean water, and sanitation, empowering youth and women, driving sustainable industrialization, and combating climate change.” He also emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration. These were key themes of the exhibition and are essential for building sustainable and resilient energy systems in the CAREC region.

Director Shallyyev announced that the CAREC Institute will host the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation in Urumqi in December 2025, celebrating the Institute’s 10th anniversary of its physical presence. The Forum will focus on connectivity, investment, and economic growth in Central Asia.

During the exhibition, Deputy Director One Professor Li Kouqing held bilateral talks with Executive Vice Mayor Yu Xingguo on how CAREC Institute can support Karamay’s development, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The team also visited the Karamay Cloud Computing Industrial Park to learn about the latest advancements in computing technology. In addition, a meeting was held with representatives from the China University of Petroleum – Beijing at Karamay to discuss potential collaborations in research and training. The CAREC Institute looks forward to promoting regional cooperation and innovation in partnership with all stakeholders.