As part of the working visit to Atyrau Oblast, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited the Tengiz field. During the visit, the Minister received an overview of key production facilities operated by Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) with discussions focusing on the safety and reliability of production operations.

Representatives of the Ministry and TCO Leadership discussed the safe operation of Tengiz facilities, maintaining stable production levels, workforce training and development, and the implementation of technologies aimed at enhancing process reliability.

“Tengiz is one of Kazakhstan’s key oil and gas projects. The new production facilities have reached their design capacity, and it is now essential to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the entire production complex”, Yerlan Akkenzhenov said.

TCO General Director Billy Lacobie emphasized the Company’s unwavering commitment to safe and reliable operations for the benefit of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

“Safety of our people, environmental stewardship, and the reliability of our operations remain TCO’s top priorities. We keep strong focus on operating our facilities safely while continuously improving our production processes”, Billy Lacobie said.

The discussions also covered future cooperation aimed at supporting the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas sector, reinforcing national energy security, and ensuring the reliable operation of critical production infrastructure.

TCO continues to safely and efficiently operate the Tengiz Field facilities, making a significant contribution to Kazakhstan’s energy sector and economy.

In Q1 2026, Tengiz produced 5.7 million tonnes of crude oil. During the same period, direct payments to the Republic of Kazakhstan totaled approximately US$1.7 billion.