Kazakhstan, Astana, May 15 / corr Trend K.Arinova /
Huge oil and gas projects in Kazakhstan have great demand for chemical products, particularly different types of chemical reagents. This is was a topic of discussion at a joint forum with AGIP KCO, ТОО Tengizchevroil and Karachanak Petroleum Operating (KPO) in Astana on May 15, Trend correspondent in Kazakhstan reported.
Specialists of three major oil and gas operators - AGIP KCO, Tengizchevroil and KPO discussed opportunities and prospects of attracting Kazakh enterprises to manufacturing different chemical reagents in connection with high and stable demand for this product under their projects.
"Given the existing and future projects in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan demand for chemical reagents will increase year by year. It opens tremendous opportunities for all potential local suppliers of chemical products. We want their future production here to meet relevant international standards," Shell's Kazakh Office Director General Campbell Keir said while addressing as a moderator in the forum.
According to Agyp Kazakhstan North Caspian Operating, which develops the world biggest Kashagan field, roughly $15 million is spent on chemical reagents a year.
The company specialists urge with the consideration of terms in the western region of Kazakhstan, there is huge demand for methanol, anti-corrosion retardants and retardants protecting from salt layers. Still a lion share of chemical products is imported.
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