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KPO achieves first gas reinjection for KEP-1A Project ahead of schedule

July 31, 2024, Aksai — Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) is pleased to announce that the KEP-1A Project safely achieved First Gas Reinjection. This significant milestone was reached with the successful operation of the 5th compressor at full discharge pressure, enabling gas from the Karachaganak Processing Complex (KPC) to be reinjected into the reservoir through the new KEP-1A gas reinjection system for the first time. This milestone, the most critical in the KEP-1A Project, was safely completed one month ahead of schedule, liquidating over 22 million man-hours.

 

Achievement of this milestone demonstrates KPO’s ongoing commitment to safe, responsible and efficient operation of the giant Karachaganak field. The compressor is set to significantly boost gas re-injection volumes, maintaining reservoir pressure and extending the field’s liquid production plateau. The project has progressed successfully despite external challenges such as geopolitical tensions, logistical restrictions, and supply chain crisis, showcasing KPO’s world-class project delivery capability.

 

KEP-1A Project is the latest in a series of the following major projects successfully delivered by KPO to manage increasing gas-oil-ratio and maintain the field’s liquid production plateau:

 

  • 2019: 5th Trunkline and Gas Reinjection Wells Project to upgrade the injection network capacity downstream of Unit 2 through installation of a new trunk line and drilling and completion of new gas injection wells.
  • 2021: KPC Gas Debottlenecking (KGDBN) aimed at increasing overall KPC gas processing by expanding gas handling capacity.
  • 2022: 4th Gas Reinjection Compressor (4IC) aimed at increasing the daily average volume of gas re-injected into the reservoir and improving reservoir pressure support.
  • 2024: 6th Trunkline and Gas Reinjection Wells Project to upgrade the injection network capacity through installation of a new trunk line and drilling and completion of new gas injection wells.

 

KPO’s dedication to local content is a cornerstone of its operations. KPO is highly focused on supporting local communities and building the local economy. KEP-1A project has achieved 62% local content overall, significantly exceeding expectations. This includes 18% local content for goods, underscoring KPO’s aspiration to develop local manufacturers in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry. The project has also created job opportunities for nearly seven thousand local people during the construction phase and will continue to provide further employment opportunities for the local community during the operation phase.

 

This milestone aligns the RoK Government’s vision for the energy sector, reinforcing Karachaganak’s position as a critical asset in Kazakhstan’s energy landscape. Since the inception of Karachaganak, contributions to the national budget through taxes and mandatory payments have been substantial. The successful completion of the KEP-1A Project represents a major advancement in the continued development of the Karachaganak field, ensuring long-term production stability and economic growth, further enhancing national revenue and fostering regional development.

 

KPO Public and Media Relations Department

 


Notes to editors:

 

Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) is a joint venture between Eni SpA (29.25%), Shell plc, (29.25%), Chevron (18%), Lukoil (13.5%) and KazMunayGas (10%).

 

KPO oversees the expansion and development of the Karachaganak field — one of the world’s largest oil and gas condensate fields.