19 October 2023
KPI Inc. is a subsidiary of KazMunayGas National Company JSC (49.5%), Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu (49.5%) and Firm Almex Plus LLP (1%), which is the operator of the first phase of the first integrated Gas-to-Chemicals Complex in Atyrau Region. The partnership started its activity in 2008 and is a participant of the National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark special economic zone, where the project is realised.
Project goal: Production of 500,000 tonnes of polypropylene per year.
Project cost: total of $2.63 billion, including the EPC Contract of $1.87 billion.
Realisation period: 2017–2022.
Raw materials: Propane from Tengiz field, purified of harmful impurities, which ensures minimised impact on the environment.
Technologies used: Catofin (propane dehydrogenation) and Novolen (propylene polymerisation) technologies from Lummus Technology Inc.
Production capacity of 500,000 tonnes of polypropylene per year comprises:
Similar complexes have been built in 5 countries - Saudi Arabia, USA, Belgium, South Korea and PRC. 77% of the equipment is made by manufacturers from Europe, the USA, South Korea, Japan and India. Working positions generated for the construction period (temporary): over 4,300, for the operational period (permanent) - 1,100. General contractor: China National Chemical Engineering Co.
Project outcome:
Overall project progress – 99,74%.
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