@ARTICLE{Shalbolova_Urpash_Investments_2024, author={Shalbolova, Urpash and Salykova, Leila and Bissenov, Kylyshbay and Makhanov, Sagat}, volume={vol. 40}, number={No 3}, pages={135-152}, journal={Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi - Mineral Resources Management}, howpublished={online}, year={2024}, publisher={Komitet Zrównoważonej Gospodarki Surowcami Mineralnymi PAN}, publisher={Instytut Gospodarki Surowcami Mineralnymi i Energią PAN}, abstract={The research topic related to investments in the processing sector of the oil and gas complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a hot topic, since this industry is one of the key sectors of the country’s economy and plays an important role in the country’s economic development. However, it needs modern technologies and new investments to improve its efficiency. Without constant investment and modernization of production, the industry may become less competitive and unable to fulfil its role in economic development. The purpose of this work is to study the current state of the oil and gas industry and identify the potential for attracting investment. The research employed various methods, including analytical, statistical, functional, system analysis, deduction, comparison, and synthesis methods. In the process of conducting the study, the current situation in the processing sector of the oil and gas industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan was analysed, including its structure, main players and existing investment projects. The market situation in the oil refining market in the Republic of Kazakhstan was studied and the prospects for this industry were assessed. The investment climate in the country and its attractiveness for investors, especially for investments in the processing sector of the oil and gas industry, have been studied. Promising projects in the processing sector of the oil and gas industry in Republic of Kazakhstan have been identified and include their cost, risks and potential profitability. The social and environmental impacts of investing in the Republic of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry have also been studied, including issues of employment, environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The practical value lies in the use of the identified results, solving issues related to investing in the processing sector of the oil and gas complex in order to bring this process to a new level.}, title={Investments in the processing sector of the oil and gas complex of Republic of Kazakhstan}, type={Article}, URL={http://czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/132545/Shalbolova%20i%20inni.pdf}, doi={10.24425/gsm.2024.151532}, keywords={environmental impact, modernization of production, investment climate, market conditions, development prospects}, }