KMG has reached an agreement with TR to start training Kazakh students in engineering in Spain

Tecnicas Reunidas (TR), a Spanish company, is launching a new program to attract talented Kazakh specialists in the fields of engineering and project management, KMG reports.

TR has been awarded as one of the EPC contractors for the pyrolysis unit of the future polyethylene plant "Silleno" in the Atyrau region, with the foundation of the plant having been laid in March 2025.

The program for advancing the qualifications of talented Kazakh youth in engineering was developed by Tecnicas Reunidas in partnership with KazMunayGas. Domestic specialized universities are also actively involved in the implementation of this initiative.

The program aims to train 120 graduates from Kazakh universities in engineering specialties in Spain, followed by employment in TR projects worldwide.

The program is designed for 4 years and will start in the second quarter of 2025. Each year, 30 graduates will be selected. The program duration is 6 months: 3 months of online learning and 3 months of practical work at TR’s office in Madrid in relevant fields.

The first round of candidate selection will take place between April and June 2025. The program is fully funded by TR.

Tecnicas Reunidas is a Spanish engineering company with 60 years of experience in implementing over a thousand industrial projects worldwide. The company’s branches are located in 25 countries