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CompactGTL announces 3,000 bpd commercial small-scale GTL project in Kazakhstan

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CompactGTL will build a commercially deployed small-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan offers considerable potential for CompactGTL’s proven small-scale GTL technology, the company said. Kazakhstan offers considerable potential for CompactGTL’s proven small-scale GTL technology, the company said.

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KazMunayGas and Linde sign MOU for blue/green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Kazakhstan

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KazMunayGas, the state-owned oil and gas company of Kazakhstan, and the technology company Linde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate and develop jointly clean energy projects in Kazakhstan. Most of Kazakhstan’s natural gas reserves are in crude oil or condensate—rich fields.

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Foster Wheeler awarded contract for hydrogen production unit in Kazakhstan for major refinery modernization

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A subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract for the basic engineering design of a new hydrogen production unit, based on Foster Wheeler Terrace Wall steam reforming technology, to be built at the Atyrau Refinery in Kazakhstan.

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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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GE, Rosneft to pursue opportunities in Russia’s oil and gas industry, including Arctic offshore

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GE and OJSC Rosneft signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays the foundation for the two companies jointly to evaluate and develop commercial opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production in the Russian Federation. In addition, the Company participates in several exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Algeria.

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Eni reports first oil from giant Kashagan field in North Caspian Sea

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Eni announced that first oil from the giant Kashagan oil field has been produced. The oilfield is located in the North Caspian Sea, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Atyrau, in Kazakhstan. Afterwards, the production will increase progressively up to 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

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Repsol and Alliance Oil to form an exploration and production JV in Russia

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Repsol and Alliance Oil Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint exploration and production (E&P) venture that will serve as a growth platform for both companies in the Russian Federation, the world’s largest oil and gas producer. Repsol also owns a 74.9%

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