Tecnimont (Maire) at Tengiz GSC ground‑breaking and Atyrau local content forum
- Ground‑breaking at the Tengiz Gas Separation Complex has officially started project works.
- The GSC is designed to recover at least 98% of ethane from dry gas and its output will feed the second phase of the Silleno petrochemical complex for polyethylene production.
- Tecnimont is mainly responsible for engineering, procurement and commissioning while KMGPetrochem (a KMG subsidiary) develops the project.
- About 400 potential local suppliers, local authorities and organisers attended the “Local Content in the GSC Project” forum run with CCIC and PetroCouncil to engage the local supply chain.
Project scope and lead contractors
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex is developed by KMGPetrochem, a subsidiary of KazMunaiGas (KMG). The project scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, with Tecnimont mainly responsible for engineering, procurement and commissioning activities.
Technical targets
The facility is designed to recover at least 98% of ethane from dry gas. Its recovered ethane will feed the second phase of the Silleno petrochemical complex, focused on polyethylene production.
Local content engagement
KMG PetroChem, Tecnimont and CCIC, in collaboration with PetroCouncil, launched the “Local Content in the GSC Project” in Atyrau to involve the local supply chain. The event drew about 400 potential local suppliers, local authorities and representatives of the organising entities and the consortium partner and featured targeted workshops, seminars and networking sessions; it follows a similar forum held previously for the Silleno project.
Significance and comment
The Tengiz and Silleno projects involve technologies and scale not previously implemented in Kazakhstan and are positioned to strengthen the national petrochemical sector. Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, said: “This edition of the ‘Local Content in GSC Project Forum’ highlights the significance of ICV programs for both partners and the industrial sector. The collaboration with PetroCouncil, recently joined by Tecnimont KZ, illustrates the benefits of integrating with the local market and promoting economic development”.
Source: Maire