BP reaches $7.8 bln partial settlement in US oil spill trial
BP said Friday it reached a $7.8 billion deal to settle claims from fishermen and other private claimants affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ahead of the start of a blockbuster US trial.
Recoverable oil reserves in Kazakhstan to last for 50-60 years
The figure may be increased from the current 5.3 to 17 billion tons through geological exploration works.
We may get back to constructing fourth oil refinery to accommodate Kashagan oil: PM Massimov
As of today, Kazakhstan-based refineries process a bit over 13 million tons a year. Plans are there to increase oil processing up to 17.5 million tons by 2015.
Russia to send its oil to Kazakhstan duty free before 2014
After 2014 the two nations will be relying on swap operations: Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund Head Umirzak Shukeev.
Gazprom Neft buys Kazakhstan fuel stations firm
Management of Gazprom Neft made a decision to approve the purchase of 100-percent stake in Kazakhstan’s Sanol Invest.
Head of Samruk-Kazyna met with head of Gazprom
The head of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund met with the head of Gazprom.
Import of Russian oil products will be same as in 2011: Mynbayev
Import of oil products from Russia to Kazakhstan will remain at the level of 2011.
Kazakhstan ranked 16th among oil producing nations
The list comprising a total of 44 nations experts with RIA Analitika think tank, based on OPEC data on average daily production.
Kazakhstan beat Russia in petrol prices
2011 petrol prices trends in European and CIS countries analyzed by the Center for Economic Research RIA-Analitika.
Phase one of gas processing plant in Karachaganak to be put in operation in 2019
KazMunaiGas evaluates the construction costs of gas processing plant in Karachaganak at 3.7 billion dollars.
A possible oil spill at Kashagan could be compared to the Mexican Gulf disaster: Environment Minister
The oilfield lies some 4,200 meters below the shallow waters of the northern part of the Caspian Sea and is highly pressured (770 bar of initial pressure).
Shymkent oil refinery back to work
Oil heating furnace that went on fire at Shymkent oil refinery on February 6 is back to work now.
Burning crude oil caused fire at Shymkent refinery
Burning of crude oil in one of the shops caused fire at Shymkent oil refinery.
American companies respect Kazakhstan's ambition to increase its stakes in oil fields
Kazakhstan delegation met with representatives of the U.S. business community in Washington to discuss oil stakes, investments and relations with China and Russia.
KazMunaiGas announces oil production plans
Earlier Kazakhstan’s Minister of Oil and Gas Sauat Mynbayev reported that Kazakhstan planned to produce a total of 83 million tons of oil and condensed gas.
Pavlodar petrochemical plant will add 6.3 billion tenge to the city’s budget
Kazakhstan’s largest petroleum refining plant: plans for 2012.
Aviation fuel shortages explained
Production of kerosene has come to normal. No shortages can be seen. In January a total of 32 500 tons have been produced.
KMG EP launches two new enterprises in Aktau and Zhanaozen
The two oil service companies are in the process of state registration, but have already employed 1710 earlier fired oilmen: Company’s Director General Alik Aidarbayev.
Attempt of oil theft eradicated in Kyzylorda oblast
An attempt of oil theft has been eradicated in Kyzylorda oblast recently.
KMG EP announces 2011 oil production output results
Oil production output in 2012 is expected at 13 065 000 tons (265 000 barrels a day), 6% up against 2011.