Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) is the operating company for the Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field in the West Kazakhstan Region, one of the world’s largest gas-condensate accumulations. Established under a long-term production sharing agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan, KPO manages field development, production, and processing on behalf of a consortium whose partners include Eni, Shell, Chevron, LUKOIL, and KazMunayGas.
KPO’s operations cover sour-gas handling, gas treatment and re-injection to maintain reservoir pressure, condensate stabilization, sulfur recovery, and the supply of sales gas, LPG, and stabilized condensate. Processed gas is delivered to domestic and cross-border markets, including via arrangements with the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, while stabilized liquids are exported through regional pipeline and rail infrastructure. The Karachaganak Processing Complex near Aksai integrates high-H2S gas processing, compression, and sulfur management, making KPO a key upstream supplier of hydrocarbon feedstocks relevant to refining and petrochemical value chains in Kazakhstan and the wider region.
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Oil and gas production rose by 10%, while transportation fell by 1.1%. Hydrocarbon processing increased by 11.7%. Notable growth at Tengiz and Karachaganak; slight decline at Kashagan.
IMBC and partners focus on enhancing local manufacturing capabilities, aligning with international standards, and increasing local content in oil and gas projects in Kazakhstan.
TCO signed contracts worth $10.5M with local firms for equipment at the Kazakhstan Machine Builders Forum, boosting local content in oil and gas projects.
