«Теңізшевройл» жауапкершілігі шектеулі серіктестігінің басылымы Информационная газета ТОО «Тенгизшевройл» Tengizchevroil Newsletter НОВОСТИ ТШО № 04 (202) 2014 TCO NEWS Happy birthday, TCO! In this issue: Zhylyoi praises oilmen’s social responsibility 2 Page Forum of Kazakhstani Suppliers 3 Page Congratulations to the Tengizchevroil team! On April 6, 1993, the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chevron Corporation signed the Tengizchevroil LLP formation agreement. Today, 21 years later, TCO is the largest and safest company in Kazakhstan which produces and markets crude oil, gas and sulfur. Our success is the result of the dedication and hard-work of the TCO workforce. Thank you for remaining safety-focused while delivering strong business results. We wish you continued success and happiness at home and work. Sincerely, Tim Miller, General Director Anuar Jakiyev, Deputy General Director Two decades of vigilant On FGP construction sites service 5 Page FGP-WPMP continues to ramp up at site in Tengiz, with major infrastructure construction (formerly “Early Works”) underway and gaining momentum n Tuesday, March 25, the first train load of aggregate – rock Omaterial crushed and blended to meet our specific project specifications – was delivered to Tengiz over two hours, safely and with no incidents. It is the first of some 7.5 million tonnes of aggregate that will be used to prepare the site for 3Gi, 3GP, Well Pads, New Camp, Construction Com- Discussed the results pound and roads. of the year Aggregate plays an important role in site preparation. When a site is built up, 6 Page geotextile material is placed as the bottom layer. Next, a layer of sand is spread -- the thickness varies depending on require- ments. Then additional geotextile material is placed over the sand, and all of it is finally topped off with aggregate. The aggregate will “wear” better than the sand, and it will handle heavier loads – such as FGP-WPMP modules -- due to the material binding and spreading out the load. Because there is no rock material in will arrive at site with 40 cars each, carrying this first load of aggregate with no incidents,” the Tengiz areas, the aggregate comes from approximately 2500 tonnes of aggregate per said Heinz Scheer, FGP-WPMP Project a quarry near Aktobe – 100 percent Kazakh- rail car. Logistics Functional & Freight Manager. stani Content. Each side-dump railroad car “We still have a long road to travel, Scheer recognized the following TCO and Listen, Leningrad… (pictured) carries about 62.5 tonnes of ag- which will require that we continue the team- KPJ-KPJV Project team members whose gregate. Eventually, seven full trains a day work demonstrated to successfully to receive work was key in reaching this key milestone: 8 Page 2 №04 (202) 2014 Zhylyoi praises oilmen’s social responsibility n the threshold of the porting local residents. As a sign of Co., Mukan Service, Sichim, Mun- Zholdas, Atyrau Tengiz forthcoming Nauryz such recognition and respect, the aiGasKurylys, TenizMunaiKurylys, Construction Services O2014 festival in the Akim handed letters of appreciation Sayan, Caspi Projects Kazakhstan,and Bolat Zhol compa- Zhylyoi region, Maxim Izbassov, to representatives of Caspian Sulfur Senimdi Kurylys, Ariadne, Denholm nies. head of regional government sent The great teams a message to Tengizchevroil and a of professionals of the number of TCO contractors, thank- above companies were ing them for significant contribution also recognized by TCO in the development of region’s so- general Director Tim cial infrastructure. Miller, who made re- A large delegation of regional marks at the event. TCO government led by Akim arrived at General Director par- the special event hosted this time ticularly highlighted the by the Shanyrak Rotational Village fact that TCO takes the in Tengiz. Maxim Izbassov spoke lead both in Kazakhstan to the oilmen, reporting on recent petroleum industry and, achievements, outstanding issues simultaneously, in corpo- and wishes of community mem- rate social responsibility, bers. He particularly emphasized placing a special focus the role Tengizchevroil and service on the development of companies play in the economy of social infrastructure in the region. The Akim recognized the Zhylyoi which is the home of presented to Tengiz oilmen not only the active involvement of TCO and Tengiz oilfield. This strategy has letters of appreciation, but also a Contractors in resolving outstand- been strongly supported by all con- gala concert given by local musi- ing issues faced by local community tractors which multiples the effect. cians. and their strong commitment to sup- In the meantime, the visitors By Galiya Essenova Members of local Parliament on a business visit to Tengiz delegation of Atyrau tions. When visiting the Central Con- standard of safety at TCO. They Oblast Maslikhat (lo- trol Room which houses controls of took a keen interest in the reported Acal parliament cham- the entire huge operation, the depu- fact that TCO had discontinued rou- ber) visited the sites of Tengiz up- ties held a Q&A session with op- tine flaring in Tengiz a few years ago stream facility during a business erators and maintenance personnel after completing a unique project tour. which touched on many issues of recognized as revolutionary among The local parliament mem- reciprocal interest. In particular, the worldwide upstream. The members After visiting the Plant and superior catering service and the bers visited KTL and SGP plants parliamentarians were interested to of the Maslikhat also asked many Field, the deputies made a tour of unique opportunities for rest and to familiarize themselves with the know more about primary purifica- questions about the new large-scale Shanyrak rotational village in Ten- recreation TCO employees enjoy process and organization, as well tion of crude oil and sour gas injec- expansion currently underway – Fu- giz and admired excellent living while on rotation. as to know better the work condi- tion, reliability of the process and ture Growth Project. conditions of TCO employees, the By G. Essenova n March 20 and March 23, respec- Otively, Atyrau and Tengiz were hosting Nauryz 2014 festival. Nauryz festival TCO HR is taking advan- tage of this publication to thank all department heads of TCO and in Atyrau and Tengiz managers of TCO Contractors for invaluable contribution to organi- zation of the important festivities. The Thursday of March 20 saw a wonderful theatrical perfor- mance presented to TCO office workers in the conference hall of TCO HQ. The spectators enjoyed colorful reenactment of Kazakh national traditions accompanied by folk music. Also a Kazakh yurt was installed inside the hall, and its owners invited employees and treated them to delicacies of Ka- zakh cuisine. On the Sunday of March 23, Matenov, who offered heartfelt a similar event was held in Tengiz. greetings for the nation-wide holi- In spite of the bad weather, the or- day. ganizers managed to complete all Ariadne Company made its logistical works, including erection contribution presenting a theatri- of the stage and leveling of the site cal performance to the attendees, in front. The total of 4000 employ- also supported by volunteers from ees attended the event in Tengiz. Emergency response Group and The first to offer warm Nau- OE/HES. On behalf of TCO Opera- ryz greetings to the people was tions Aigerim Abisheva performed deputy akim of Zhylyoi Region Nu- a beautiful Kazakh folk dance. The radin Umirbaev. On the important spectators enjoyed a gala concert day of Summer Equinox he wished and exciting sports events. Ac- happiness and wellbeing to TCO cording to the lasting tradition, the employees and visitors. The offi- Best Yurta competition was held. cial also stressed the importance Ariadne took the title this year. of immortal values, such as unity All participants of contests of people, solidarity and mutual and sports events were recog- understanding. eral manager of TCO Operations nized with special memorabilia. and two union leaders - Amandyk Taking the floor next were By Beibit Ikhsan, Kabdygaliev, and Rasymkhan Theodore Alan Etchison, gen- HR lead specialist №04 (202) 2014 3 cessful pre-qualification and estab- lishing JVs. In his closing speech, the RoK Forum of Kazakhstani Suppliers Vice-Minister of Industry and New Technologies, N. E. Sauranbayev noted extensive efforts taken by Forum of Kazakhstani Suppliers of the Tengizchevroil (TCO) LLP’s Future TCO, National Chamber of Entrepre- neurs, Machine Builders of Kazakh- Growth Project – Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP) stan LEA, Union of Service Compa- nies LEA and other associations. pportunities for estab- He also noted that TCO dem- lishing joint ventures onstrated commitment and readiness Owith international part- to work on improved Kazakhstani ners as well as potential participation Content, and the set goals had been of Kazakhstani companies in FGP/ achieved in general. WPMP’ were the basic topic at the Mr. Sauranbayev made a point Forum of Kazakhstani Suppliers held that other major projects would fol- on 10 April 2014 in Astana. low in Kazakhstan and be reviewed The Forum was attended by for engagement of domestic suppli- the RoK Deputy Prime Minister – ers. He encouraged representatives Minister of Industry and New Tech- of domestic manufacturers to get nologies, prepared for major projects, train A. O. Issekeshev, the RoK Min- personnel and the RoK Government ister of Oil and Gas, U. S. Karabalin, will provide the extensive support in representatives of the RoK Ministry its turn. of Industry and New Technologies, The General Director of Ten- the RoK Ministry of Oil and Gas, the gizchevroil LLP, Tim Miller sum- RoK Ministry of Economy and Budget marized: ‘Although today’s Forum Planning, the RoK Ministry of Labor is ending, FGP and WPMP are just and Social Protection of Population, beginning. I ask you to take three JSC NC KazMunaiGas, representa- simple messages with you when you tives of Kazakhstani industry asso- leave here today.