Strategic access to Central Asia.Local expertise. Real results.
A licensed Dubai-based consulting and commercial brokerage firm providing strategic access, market intelligence and execution support for major transactions across Central Asia.
Who we work with
We connect global investors, institutions and industrial companies with Central Asian state-owned enterprises — helping them navigate complex regulation and build long-term, trust-based partnerships.
What we deliver
With deep expertise in both traditional and renewable energy, OPES guides clients through market entry and tender participation — from regulatory alignment to platform registration.
Our value lies in being a local gateway
Comprehensive support, end to end
Comprehensive support for international consultants, investors and institutions entering or operating in Central Asia.
Strategic Commercial Brokerage
Originating and structuring high-value engagements between international principals and Central Asian counterparties.
Market Intelligence
On-the-ground reading of demand, competition, pricing and political signals.
Stakeholder Management
High-level engagement with SOEs, regulators and industry authorities, sustained across the project.
Transaction Access
A direct route into deals, tenders and mandates that are hard to reach from outside the region.
Tender & Regulatory Navigation
End-to-end preparation for compliant, competitive participation in regional tenders.
- Registration on specialized energy and procurement platforms
- Compliant and competitive tender submissions
- Onboarding qualified local partners or consortium members
- Adapting licenses and certificates to local regulatory standards
- Full compliance with local tender requirements
- Complete documentation package for participation
Technical & Analytical Support
The analytical groundwork that keeps an engagement accurate, defensible and locally aligned.
- Local market analysis
- Documentation review
- Technical explanations on local norms and regulatory specifics
- Stakeholder communication support
- Coordination with local regulators and industry authorities
Specialization in Energy & Green Energy Projects
OPES is one of the few firms in the region with deep, hands-on expertise in cross-border energy projects.
Thermal generation
CHP projects
EPC contracts
Large-scale EPC with international partners
Renewable assets
Wind, solar and BESS solutions
Project financing
Support and bank engagement
PPP structures
Public–private partnerships
International guarantees
APG, PBG, escrow structures, counter-guarantees
Leadership and operational expertise supporting complex cross-sector initiatives.
Nurlan Dauletbekuly is a senior executive with more than 28 years of leadership experience in Kazakhstan's energy, oil & gas, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
His career spans key roles at major national enterprises, including Kazakhmys, KazMorTransFlot, and organizations within the Samruk-Kazyna ecosystem, where he led construction, operational management and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Nurlan has extensive hands-on expertise in EPC project oversight, pipeline and road construction, offshore development at the Kashagan field, and the management of critical national facilities such as the North Caspian emergency response base.
At OPES, Nurlan oversees project execution, technical due diligence, operational risk assessment, and coordination with state-owned enterprises, ensuring that clients receive accurate market insights, reliable guidance and strong local support throughout every stage of their engagement.
Resources & references
Selected resources and references relevant to Central Asia energy and policy.
Policies & standards
Policies and standards supporting OPES operations.
Let's open the conversation
Engagements begin with a formal written agreement. Reach the Dubai office to explore how OPES can support your entry into Central Asia.