Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ASTANA431
2008-03-05 11:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Astana
Cable title:
EMBASSY ENERGY OFFICERS IN ASTANA
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UNCLAS ASTANA 000431
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV APER ABUD
SUBJECT: EMBASSY ENERGY OFFICERS IN ASTANA
REF: STATE 10743
UNCLAS ASTANA 000431
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV APER ABUD
SUBJECT: EMBASSY ENERGY OFFICERS IN ASTANA
REF: STATE 10743
1. This cable responds to reftel request for information for
required reports to Congress on energy. Following are post's
responses to reftel questions:
A. The Pol/Econ section covers energy issues. Fully-staffed,
the section has seven officers, one OMS, and five
locally-employed staff (LES).
B. Post has one FS 0-2 energy officer position. 90% of the
officer's time is devoted to energy issues. The section also
has one energy specialist LES, who devotes 90% of her time to
energy issues. In 2008, the Department of Energy intends to
provide post with a direct-hire officer, and has already
started the process of hiring one DOE LES.
C. The energy officer monitors, analyzes, and reports on
Kazakhstan's petroleum, gas, electricity, and nuclear
sectors. The officer advocates with the Government of
Kazakhstan on behalf of U.S. oil and gas companies. The
officer monitors, analyzes, and reports on petroleum and gas
export issues.
D. FY 2007 Post Expenditures on Energy-Related Activities:
Direct-Hire Energy Officer
Travel: $12,329 (also includes travel by LES Specialist)
Representational Events: $200
Pol-Econ LES Energy Specialist
Base Salary: $20,700
Total (including benefits): 29,830
ORDWAY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ENRG SENV APER ABUD
SUBJECT: EMBASSY ENERGY OFFICERS IN ASTANA
REF: STATE 10743
1. This cable responds to reftel request for information for
required reports to Congress on energy. Following are post's
responses to reftel questions:
A. The Pol/Econ section covers energy issues. Fully-staffed,
the section has seven officers, one OMS, and five
locally-employed staff (LES).
B. Post has one FS 0-2 energy officer position. 90% of the
officer's time is devoted to energy issues. The section also
has one energy specialist LES, who devotes 90% of her time to
energy issues. In 2008, the Department of Energy intends to
provide post with a direct-hire officer, and has already
started the process of hiring one DOE LES.
C. The energy officer monitors, analyzes, and reports on
Kazakhstan's petroleum, gas, electricity, and nuclear
sectors. The officer advocates with the Government of
Kazakhstan on behalf of U.S. oil and gas companies. The
officer monitors, analyzes, and reports on petroleum and gas
export issues.
D. FY 2007 Post Expenditures on Energy-Related Activities:
Direct-Hire Energy Officer
Travel: $12,329 (also includes travel by LES Specialist)
Representational Events: $200
Pol-Econ LES Energy Specialist
Base Salary: $20,700
Total (including benefits): 29,830
ORDWAY