Kashagan gas processing plant reaches 60% completion
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Kazakhstan's Kashagan gas processing plant has reached 60% completion under the EPC contract, with 97% of main equipment delivered, the Energy Ministry reported. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov inspected the site in Atyrau region, where about 2,000 workers are involved. The plant will process 1 billion cubic meters of associated gas per year.
Project Progress
The Kashagan gas processing plant, built by GPC Investment (a subsidiary of QazaqGaz), has reached 60% completion. According to the Energy Ministry, 97% of main equipment has been delivered to the site. Construction of the shift camp and railway infrastructure for oversized cargo is finished. Work continues on equipment installation, utility lines, and main production facilities.
Strategic Importance
Minister Akkenzhenov stated the plant is strategically vital for Kazakhstan's gas industry, boosting associated gas processing from the Kashagan field and supplying the domestic market with additional commercial gas. QazaqGaz Chairman Alibek Zhamauov said the project is under constant monitoring to ensure timely completion. The plant will have a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, according to Kapital.kz.
New hydrocarbon field development
Kazakhstan plans to develop new promising hydrocarbon fields under a plan through 2035. The gas processing plant at the Kashagan field is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Government Discussion on Plant Launch
The Kazakh government discussed the launch of new gas processing plants at the Kashagan field. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.
What's Next
The plant is being built on an accelerated schedule, with the ministry aiming for timely commissioning. It remains unclear when the facility will begin operations, as construction continues on major production units.
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Kashagan gas processing plant reaches 60% completion
