Will Kazakhstan adopt international PRMS standards for oil reserves disclosure?
Energy expert Askar Ismailov, cited by Ulysmedia.kz, questions why Kazakhstan continues to avoid full transparency on its oil reserves. Industry data suggest reserves have remained statistically unchanged since 2007–2008 despite large-scale production and a lack of major new discoveries. A transition to international PRMS standards could reveal lower reserves and materially affect market perceptions.
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Resolves “Yes” if by June 30, 2026, Kazakhstan officially adopts PRMS (or an equivalent international standard) for oil reserves reporting or publishes PRMS-compliant reserve data, confirmed by government statements or major industry media. Otherwise — No.
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