Gas Security In Central Asia - BTBA Pipeline Risk Management

European Union, White Young Green

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan & Almaty, Kazakhstan
1 Oct 2006 - 31 Dec 2007

Recognising the requirement for security of supply from Central Asia, QEM Solutions assisted the European Union and White Young Green (WYG International) in developing protocols in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on emergency planning and cross border co-operation.

Working with several national operators and the Ministry of Emergency, QEM Solutions were responsible for assessing the current systems, implementation of new and development of ministerial agreements.

The scope of works focussed around the 720km BTBA Pipeline that traverses across the Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan borders.

Benefits of engaging QEM Solutions:

• Bespoke assessments of existing systems and processes.
• Tailored and audience-specific workshops and training materials designed specifically for those attending.
• Cost effective attendance in and out of country.
• Access to all disciplines behind the scenes to ensure seamless transfer of all relevant information.

Achievements included:

• Development of workshops on Risk Mitigation & Emergency Planning.
• Facilitation of improvements to operators emergency processes.
• Development of risk based approach to hazard identification.
• Investigation of existing processes. 
• Development of cross border co-operation framework.
• Development & implementation of Central Asian Gas Incidents Network.
• Facilitation of talks and development of mutual processes between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan operators.
• During these activities QEM Solutions had to continually take into account the political and cultural differences associated with carrying out everyday tasks in Central Asia.