PACE Analytics – The Leading Analytical Company in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals and Energy in Kazakhstan.
We specialize in delivering in-depth market analysis, expert insights and strategic forecasts on critical development challenges in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
Deep analysis of market trends and trends in the energy sector
Professional consultations on the development of the energy sector
Askar Ismailov is an expert in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries. He has a long-standing management experience in both international and Kazakhstani projects. He is the founder of PACE Analytics and has authored numerous analytical materials and publications on the development of the petrochemical industry, energy policy, and economics.
August 19, 2025
Analysis of Kazakhstan's petrochemical industry development risks, where the country may become a raw material supplier instead of developing high-value production.
Read articleMay 27, 2025
Analysis of Kazakhstan's relationship with OPEC and its impact on the country's oil sector.
Read articleApril 25, 2025
Analysis of potential scenarios and consequences of Kazakhstan's possible exit from OPEC.
Read articleApril 30, 2025
Analysis of Kazakhstan's gas sector issues and comparison with Uzbekistan's experience.
Read articleApril 30, 2025
Analysis of the impact of US-China conflict on Kazakhstan's economy and the role of the National Fund.
Read articleMarch 18, 2025
Discussion of issues that Chevron and ExxonMobil may raise regarding their projects in Kazakhstan during the meeting with President Trump.
Read articleMarch 26, 2025
Discussion of the need to create oil storage facilities in Kazakhstan amid conflict escalation and threats to energy infrastructure.
Read articleDecember 20, 2023
Predictions about major events in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry for 2024, including possible changes and challenges.
Read articleJune 28, 2023
Analysis of the year's results for petroleum products export from Kazakhstan and forecasts for 2023.
Read articleJune 28, 2023
Reflections following a work trip to Russia's petrochemical plants, discussing the impact of sanctions and the industry's development.
Read articleAugust 15, 2023
Analysis of the situation with the Shymkent Refinery expansion project and Chinese shareholders' disappointment in Kazakh specialists.
Read articleMarch 6, 2023
Analysis of expert opinion on secondary sanctions against Kazakhstan and their individual consideration.
Read articleDecember 14, 2022
Analysis of the Kazakh polyethylene project, its current state, problems, and reasons why it should be closed.
Read articleJune 12, 2022
Analysis of the state and development prospects of petrochemical industry and oil refining in Kazakhstan, including assessment of current projects and strategic directions.
Read articleOctober 5, 2019
Analysis of the prospects for the development of Kazakhstan's oil industry in the context of 120 years of history and global changes in the energy sector.
Read articleOctober 8, 2019
Analysis of global trends in the oil industry, development prospects, and strategic directions for Kazakhstan in the changing energy landscape.
Read articleApril 2, 2019
Analysis of the transformation process of the national company KazMunayGas, its goals, challenges, and development prospects in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry.
Read articleJune 26, 2018
Analysis of the need for Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry to transition to barrel measurements, considering international standards and practices of major fields.
Read articleJanuary 14, 2018
Analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles application in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, their benefits and development prospects.
Read articleJanuary 20, 2017
An overview of the Street Workout Federation's efforts to promote street workout as an accessible sport in Kazakhstan.
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