ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 16. The stretch of pipeline between kilometers 409 and 422.5 in the Mangystau region has been successfully swapped out and stitched into the Uzen–Atyrau–Samara main oil pipeline, Trend reports via KazMunayGas.
The replacement of this 13.5-kilometer section was carried out as part of KazTransOil JSC’s (KTO) 2021-2025 investment program, which involves the phased renewal of 76.5 kilometers of the Uzen–Atyrau–Samara oil pipeline.
"The work carried out enhances reliability and supports the safe and uninterrupted transportation of oil through the national trunk pipeline system, as well as the successful realization of the country’s transit potential for hydrocarbon transport," the company noted.
A comprehensive workforce comprising 212 personnel from KTO,
alongside contractor entities, was mobilized for the initiative,
utilizing 71 units of specialized apparatus throughout the
operational phase.
The execution of technical operations for the interconnection of
the segment was finalized in strict adherence to regulatory
frameworks governing industrial safety protocols and occupational
health standards.
The Uzen-Atyrau-Samara oil pipeline represents a critical
infrastructure asset for the transnational conveyance of
hydrocarbons from Kazakhstan to international markets, serving as
the nation’s secondary export conduit for crude oil in terms of
throughput volume.
KazTransOil JSC operates as the principal conduit for hydrocarbon logistics in Kazakhstan, facilitating the movement of 53 percent of the nation’s crude oil throughput. The enterprise manages an extensive network exceeding 8,000 kilometers of hydrocarbon conduits and 3,140 kilometers of aqueous transport lines. KazTransOil operates as a strategic subsidiary under the umbrella of KazMunayGas, the preeminent national entity in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan.
