Chairman of the Management Board of NC QazaqGaz JSC, Alibek Zhamauov, has inspected the progress of construction works at the gas processing plant (GPP) being built at the Kashagan field in the Atyrau region. The inspection was attended by representatives of the general contractor, Kazakh Construction Group LLP (KCG), and its shareholder Integra Construction KZ LLP.
Contractors provided updated information on the status of construction and installation works and outlined plans to achieve key project milestones by the end of this year. According to KCG CEO Nurlan Zhalbirov, active efforts are underway to increase the number of workers from subcontracting organisations.
“We are currently carrying out concrete foundation works, installing process equipment, constructing engineering and external utility networks, water supply and sewerage systems. Metal structure assembly and painting works are also ongoing. We are expanding the number of employees on night shifts and continuing to engage subcontractors for specialised activities, including pipeline and electrical installation works,” he noted.
Mr Zhamauov emphasised the importance of further accelerating construction progress. He instructed the team to strengthen supervision of construction and installation activities, and drew particular attention to compliance with industrial and fire safety standards.
Reference information:
More than 2,014 specialists are currently involved at the site, including 1,423 direct employees. Around 194 workers are engaged on night shifts. Over 331 units of construction machinery are in operation. A strong focus is placed on ensuring safe working conditions, including during night operations.
Progress of construction and installation works:
Installation of smokestacks has been completed.
Ongoing works include foundation concreting, assembly and painting of metal structures and service platforms, installation and piping of process equipment, and assembly of RVS-5000 storage tanks and spherical tanks with a capacity of 600 m³.
Construction of external utility networks (NVK-2) continues.
At the GPCI workers’ camp, roofing works have been completed for the administrative and living complex (ALC) and two dormitories (for 140 and 132 residents). Internal partitioning and electrical installation works are ongoing in both dormitories and the ALC, which form part of the permanent shift camp.
Completion by main work categories:
Concrete works for foundations – 55,588 m³ (73.3% complete)
Metal structure installation – 5,081 tonnes (25.1%)
Mechanical equipment installation – 4,415 tonnes (45.3%)
Tank installation – 1,682 tonnes (62.2%)
Underground pipeline laying – 21,208 m (48.8%)
As part of his visit, Mr Zhamauov also reviewed progress at the Eskene liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal, located in the Atyrau region. The facility holds significant social and economic importance for the region and will serve as a key component of the national gas transportation infrastructure.
