Construction of a gas processing plant (GPP) is continuing in the Atyrau Region, with public hearings held in the Makat District in connection with the project’s Environmental Protection Section for the Integrated Gas Treatment Unit (IGTU). The meeting brought together community representatives, experts and college students to discuss the environmental impact of the construction, including potential air and water pollution, as well as measures to mitigate adverse effects on the local ecosystem.

Contractors presented details of the technologies to be deployed at the plant and the integrated gas treatment process, which drew considerable interest from attendees. Operational safety was also discussed, particularly accident prevention measures and emergency response procedures.

More than 1,858 specialists are currently engaged at the site, including 1,274 direct employees. Around 107 workers are involved in night shifts. Over 346 units of construction equipment are in operation. Particular emphasis is being placed on ensuring safe working conditions, including during night-time operations.

Construction and Installation Progress

  • Foundation works, installation of steel structures, service platforms and process structures are ongoing;

  • Installation of the fire-fighting pipeline is under way, along with formwork and reinforcement of foundations; backfilling and excavation works are being carried out for external utility networks (NVK-2);

  • Assembly, welding and painting of RVS-5000 storage tanks are in progress;

  • Installation and painting of steel structures on process units and pipe racks continue;

  • At the shift camp, works are under way on entrance areas, on-site utility networks (NVK), electrical installation and low-current systems, as well as internal partitioning;

  • Hydraulic testing of Tank 40/4/1 has been completed, with preparations under way for testing of Tank 10C;

  • On Units 9 and 10, heat treatment has been completed for 7 out of 10 tanks.

Progress by Key Workstreams

  • Concrete works for foundations: 57,763 m³ completed (76.3%);

  • Steel structure installation: 7,866 tonnes (39.0%);

  • Mechanical equipment installation: 4,521 tonnes (46.6%);

  • Tank installation: 1,826 tonnes (91.1%);

  • Underground pipeline installation: 24,160 metres (49.5%).

QazaqGaz National Company JSC continues to exercise comprehensive oversight of the project, ensuring adherence to construction timelines and compliance with established quality and safety standards at all stages of implementation.