KazMunayGas

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projects tracked
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KazMunayGas (KMG) is Kazakhstan’s state-controlled, vertically integrated oil and gas group engaged in exploration and production, crude and product transport, refining, petrochemicals, trading, and marketing. The company’s footprint spans Kazakhstan and Europe, including operations conducted through KMG International N.V. (Rompetrol).

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KMG’s downstream and petrochemicals portfolio includes stakes in Kazakhstan’s major refineries and, via Rompetrol Rafinare, the Petromidia (Năvodari) and Vega (Ploiești) refineries in Romania. Its product slate covers motor fuels, jet fuel, LPG, bitumen, base oils, and petrochemicals. Through Rompetrol Petrochemicals, the group operates polymer units producing polypropylene and polyethylene for regional markets, integrated with the Petromidia platform.

KMG also manages supply, trading, and a retail and wholesale distribution network under the Rompetrol brand across Romania and neighboring countries, supported by Black Sea logistics. The group plays a significant role in connecting Caspian crude and gas liquids to European refining and petrochemical value chains.

Also known as KMG, KMG International N.V., KMG International, KMG PetroChem, KMG Engineering LLP and 34 more.

Projects KMG is involved in

chemXplore tracks 16 projects involving KMG, of which 13 are active.

  1. 6 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 1 project FID / Sanctioned
  4. 4 projects Under Construction
  5. 1 project Commissioning & Start-up

Besides these 13, the record holds 3 completed projects.

Active projects

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7 more active projects and the 3 that are completed, on hold or cancelled are in the record. See all 16 in chemXplore →

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6 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 8 October 2026 Rompetrol Rafinare Petromidia 9.4 MW PV Plant · Announced / Concept · Romania
  • 31 July 2026 Kazakhoil Aktobe Oil Production Expansion, Kazakhstan · Announced / Concept · Kazakhstan
  • 30 July 2026 KMG-CNOOC Zhylyoi Exploration Project · Under Construction
  • July 2026 KMG-Aero SAF Plant with KBR Technology, Kazakhstan · FEED / Pre-FID · Kazakhstan
  • 24 June 2026 Air Liquide Nitrogen Units for Silleno Polyethylene Plant, Kazakhstan · FID / Sanctioned · Kazakhstan

KMG in chemical industry news

8 October 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare to install 9.4 MW PV plant at Petromidia refinery

9.4 MW PV at Petromidia to supply >9,800 MWh/year for internal use, cut ~6,024 tCO2/year; project cost ~44 million lei with 14 million lei EU Modernization Fund grant; completion by 31 Dec 2028.

3 September 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare modernises storage at Petromidia refinery

Five-tank modernisation increases storage capacity by about 20%, adds specific tank upsizes, and uses hydraulic jacking to reduce working-at-height risk and speed construction.

24 August 2026
KBR to license PureSAF for Kazakhstan's first SAF plant

PureSAF (alcohol-to-jet) licence and engineering for Kazakhstan's first SAF plant, integrating agricultural feedstocks to support aviation hub ambitions.

21 August 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare: 4.8 MW PV plant and 9 MWh storage for Vega Ploieşti

4.8 MW PV plant with ~9 MWh battery will supply >6,200 MWh/yr for self‑consumption, cut >3,800 tCO2/yr; investment ~27 million lei; completion by 31 Dec 2028.

18 August 2026
KMG International expands energy-optimization at Petromidia and Vega refineries

Staged measures since Aug 5 cut peak load ~5 MW; coking work moved outside 19:00–23:00; LDPE shutdown from Aug 22 saves ~8 MW; cogeneration can export >13 MW in peaks.

18 August 2026
KazMunayGas H1 2026 financial results

Revenue +23.7% to 5,568 bln tenge; EBITDA +45% to 1,655 bln; net profit +69.1% to 904 bln; net debt rose to 983 bln tenge as cash/deposits declined.

14 August 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare posts solid H1 2026 results

Consolidated turnover +25% to USD 3.5bn; EBITDA +65% to USD 128.1m and net profit USD 40.4m. Petromidia shifted output toward domestic market; H2 outlook cautious.

31 July 2026
KazMunayGas and CITIC Group deepen strategic partnership

Joint venture KBM produced 1.018 MMt in H1; Coastal Zone drilling and reserves expanded; CASPI BITUM upgraded to 1.5 MMtpa refining and 750 Ktpa bitumen output.

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