Tengizchevroil (TCO) has donated specialized equipment worth more than 3.9 billion tenge to the municipal state enterprise Tabigat, operating under the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of Atyrau Oblast. The project was implemented within the framework of social partnership and aims to develop environmental infrastructure in Atyrau Oblast, as well as to improve the effectiveness of environmental protection activities at the regional level.
As part of the project, Tabigat received 34 units of specialized equipment, including crawler excavators, a swamp excavator, a Watermaster amphibious dredging machine, a motor grader, a truck crane, and other machinery. The transferred equipment significantly strengthens the enterprise’s material and technical base and expands its capacity to carry out environmental, restoration, and technical works. The use of crawler excavators and backhoe loaders will enable the clearing and rehabilitation of disturbed areas, reinforcement of shorelines and riverbeds, as well as the efficient execution of excavation and loading operations within environmental protection initiatives. Due to their high off-road capability, the equipment can be effectively used on difficult terrain and in hard-to-access areas.
“Environmental protection is one of the company’s core values. By transferring this equipment, we are contributing to the practical, day-to-day work of protecting ecosystems, water resources, and natural areas of Atyrau Oblast. This cooperation reflects our commitment to strengthening partnerships aimed at the long-term conservation of the region’s natural environment” said Nurmukhamed Kartabayev, TCO General Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs.
The use of the swamp excavator and the Watermaster amphibious machine is of particular importance, as they are designed to operate in wetlands, shallow waters, and coastal zones. This equipment allows for the cleaning and deepening of water bodies, removal of silt and excessive aquatic vegetation with minimal impact on ecosystems, which is crucial for maintaining natural balance and preventing the degradation of water resources.
The deployment of a mobile pumping station expands capabilities in water flow management, flood response, and the implementation of restoration and emergency repair works. When combined with excavation equipment, it enables a more comprehensive and effective approach to addressing environmental and infrastructure challenges.
A front loader, motor grader, truck crane, crane manipulator, semi-truck tractor, and low-bed trailer will provide logistical and technical support, accelerate the transportation of equipment and materials, and enhance safety and coordination during operations.
“The new specialized equipment will allow us to significantly improve the efficiency and quality of our work, including in hard-to-access and environmentally sensitive areas. This expands our capabilities in environmental monitoring, restoration, and protection. The renewal of our equipment fleet will serve as a solid foundation for our activities for many years to come,” emphasized Aslanbek Ryszhanov, Head of Tabigat Municipal Enterprise.
TCO continues to contribute to the conservation of regional biodiversity. For example, since 2017, TCO has been supporting the Atyrau Sturgeon Hatchery to help increase the broodstock population in the Caspian Sea and release juvenile sturgeon into the Ural River. In addition, when active bird nests are identified at company facilities, protective measures are implemented until chicks successfully fledge. The Tengiz area lies along a global bird migration corridor, including rare and endangered species; therefore, TCO has installed bird protection devices on overhead power lines. These insulating devices protect birds from electric shock when they meet live wires and power line structures.
