Commercial production at giant oilfield Kashagan to start in spring 2013
The decision was taken not to start the production amidst severe winter conditions.
Russia's Transneft accused Kazakhstan colleagues of dumping
However, there is no information of any certain deals between Russian and Chinese companies on oil supplies.
Atyrau oil refinery getting more money
Atyrau oil refinery is getting another major loan for construction of its advanced oil processing center.
Faded US stimulus hopes weigh on oil prices
Oil prices were mixed Thursday amid fresh doubts about hoped-for US Federal Reserve stimulus and a bleaker energy demand outlook in China and Europe.
Romney sees more oil drilling on US land and offshore
White House hopeful Mitt Romney will unveil an energy plan that would empower US states to control drilling on federal lands.
Shell paid Nigeria millions to guard oil facilities: group
An oil industry watchdog said Monday that Shell paid Nigeria's military and police $65 million over two years to secure company facilities, alleging the firm had bankrolled forces widely accused of rights abuses.
Following overhauls, Kazakhstan-based oil refineries to meet domestic demand for petrol before 2030
The overhaul of the three oil refineries [based in Pavlodar, Shymkent and Atyrau] will be completed by early 2016.
Kazakhstan bans export of oil products
Kazakhstan government has introduced a ban on export of several oil products for 6 months.
Brent crude oil price hits three-month high
Crude prices finished mixed Monday after early jumps, with Brent topping $115 a barrel before settling back for a modest gain.
Japan invests in Atyrau refinery
Kazakhstan's Atyrau refinery signed a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ for $297.5 million.
S. Korea firms in talks to resume Iran oil imports
South Korean oil refiners are in talks with Iran to resume oil imports, officials said Thursday, potentially by using Iranian tankers as a way to circumvent EU sanctions.
Investigations of Shell's Nigeria spills a 'fiasco': Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International said Friday investigations into Shell oil spills in Nigeria were a "fiasco," alleging the company repeatedly blamed sabotage in an effort to avoid responsibility.
China hits back at new US sanctions over Iran
Beijing reacted furiously Wednesday to new US sanctions imposed on a Chinese bank over transactions with Iran, urging Washington to revoke them and saying it would lodge an official protest.
Kazakhstan, Slovenia and China to jointly construct an oil refinery in the north of Kazakhstan
The project will be implemented within the state-run program of oil refineries development in 2009-2015.
Kazakhstan Central Bank’s Governor on economic prospects
The worst scenario envisages measures in case the oil price hits the bottom of $40 per barrel. The Government in partnership with the National Bank have developed respective action plans, incentives to support the economy: Gregory Marchenko.
Oil strikes two-year high; soya scores record high
Oil prices hit two-month highs this week, driven by Federal Reserve stimulus hopes and Middle East unrest, while soyabeans soared to a record high as US supplies were hit by drought.
EP KazMunaiGas produced 6 million tons of oil in 6 months
The production results are 354 thousand tons (4 percent) less than in the same period of 2011.
Naftogas and Rompetrol to build 700 petrol stations in Ukraine
Naftogaz of Ukraine and Rompetrol signed a memorandum of intent to create a joint company for oil products marketing in Ukraine.
South Korea mulls offer of Iranian tankers
Seoul is considering an offer by Tehran to send crude on Iranian tankers to South Korea, officials said Friday, as a way to circumvent EU sanctions and resume imports of oil from Iran.
Kazakhstan and Belarus to agree on crude and petroleum products exports
According to Belarus Ambassador to Kazakhstan, “the document is rather complicated: it has to be approved by the Russian side as oil will be shipped across Russia”.