Kazakhstan mulling privatization of oil refineriesOil production in Kazakhstan in 2014 stood at 73.7 million tons. The three Kazakhstan-based oil refineries produced a total of 3.02 million tons of petrol.
02 October 2015
'Chemical attack' descends upon AtyrauExcess hydrogen sulfide emissions in Atyrau in western Kazakhstan cause headaches and suffocation among residents.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank buying out all gold producedAs a rule, prices for gold grow amidst growing demand (…) the latter is normally driven by volatility of major currencies. Currently, the keen interest to gold is assigned to the weakening Euro. Gold is seen as a stable harbor: Minister for Investments.
Kazakhstan’s President on plans to construct a 4th oil refineryBack in the autumn 2014 the country’s Energy Ministry announced that a decision had been taken to build up the processing capabilities of the Shymkent-based oil refinery rather than have a 4th refinery constructed.
25 December 2014
Overhaul of Shymkent-based oil refinery postponed to spring 2015Not to slow down the production rates at the start of next year and to keep all the indicators in line with plans, the overhaul has been postponed from this year’s autumn to the spring of 2015: South Kazakhstan oblast governor.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister on petrol shortagesBack September 16 First Vice Energy Minister told a briefing that petrol production at the three Kazakhstan-based oil refineries in September is estimated at 250 000 tons, with the current monthly demand for petrol standing at 280 000 tons.
KazMunaiGas Head on the 4th oil refineryIn the second half of 2016 the three oil refineries they will be able to fully meet the domestic demand: Sauat Mynbayev.