The 11th KDR – Well Engineering Forum to Take Place in Astana on 15 October 2026
The KDR Organising Committee is pleased to announce the 11th KDR – Well Engineering Forum, KDR-2026, which will take place on 15 October 2026 at the Rixos President Astana hotel. Over more than a decade, KDR has established itself as one of the key industry platforms in Kazakhstan and the Caspian …
KazMunayGas Suspends Development of Caspian Fields with LUKOIL Due to Sanctions
The implementation of a project involving LUKOIL for the development of the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar fields in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea has been suspended, Chairman of the Management Board of KazMunayGas, Askhat Khassenov, said during a video conference with analysts. “Last year, we completed the design phase …
Tengizchevroil Reported an “Incident” at Tengiz on March 11
An incident occurred at the Tengiz field on March 11, the press service of Tengizchevroil (TCO) told Interfax-Kazakhstan. “TCO confirms that on March 11, 2026, an incident occurred at one of the facilities at the Tengiz field. There were no casualties, and the company is conducting a root cause assessment …
677.3 Thousand Tonnes of Oil Were Produced at the Dunga Field in 2025
By the end of last year, oil production at the Dunga field, located in the Tupkaragan district of the Mangystau Region, amounted to 677.3 thousand tonnes. In 2024, this figure stood at 630 thousand tonnes. Gas production exceeded 51 million cubic meters. The company implemented geological and technical as well …
First Well Test Results Obtained at the Karaton Podsolevoy Block
During testing of the first target interval of a deep exploration well at the Karaton Podsolevoy block in the Atyrau Region, a flowing gas influx was obtained. In accordance with the approved work program, further testing of four additional prospective oil and gas–bearing intervals is planned. It should be noted …
Due to the Caspian Sea Shallowing KazMunayGas and LUKOIL Will Build a Canal
A “one-time” passage is necessary for the development of the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar hydrocarbon fields. KazMunayGas and LUKOIL will build a canal in the Caspian Sea to develop the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar fields. This will have to be done due to the drop in the Caspian Sea level. Thus, the …
LUKOIL Faces Logistics Challenge in Kazakhstan Project Due to Caspian Sea Shallowness
KazMunayGas (“KMG“) and LUKOIL will build a channel in the Caspian Sea to develop the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar fields. This is stated in the project participants’ environmental impact assessment report. The contract area is located in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea, 120 km southwest of the Kashagan field. …
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan: The Tengiz Field Will No Longer Increase Oil Production
Oil production in the Republic of Kazakhstan rose by 2% from the April average, reaching 1.86 million barrels per day (bpd) between May 1 and May 19, according to Reuters. The Tengiz field alone contributed 932,000 bpd to this total. In April, Kazakhstan reduced its oil output by 3% month-on-month, …
KazMunayGas and China’s CNOOC to Conduct Exploration in Kazakhstan
During his visit to China, A. Khasenov held meetings with the heads of leading Chinese companies China National Offshore Oil Corporation International Limited (CNOOC) and CITIC Group. This is reported by the KMG press service. During the meeting, issues of implementing joint initiatives in the field of exploration, oil production …
The Desalination Plant in Karazhanbas Has Started Operating at Full Capacity
The reservoir water desalination plant at the Karazhanbas field has reached its design capacity of 17 thousand cubic meters per day. Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas (KMG) Askhat Khasenov made a working trip to the Karazhanbas field and got acquainted with the work of the enterprise, …