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Karachaganak on a journey to sustainable development The history of Karachaganak is recorded forever in the chronicles of the Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry. Discovered in 1979, today’s Karachaganak is associated with multibillion investments, record-setting production volumes, innovative technologies and thousands of jobs. Since 1998, Karachaganak has been operated by KPO, an international consortium comprising Royal Dutch Shell, Eni, Chevron, LUKOIL and JSC NC KazMunaiGas. The best international practices introduced by top-class specialists in partnership with the Republic of Kazakhstan ensure KPO’s strong production performance. The Venture is a world- class operation recognized as one of the flagships of the national oil and gas industry and a key driver of the economy of the West Kazakhstan region. In its pursuit of excellence, KPO is guided by the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility. Apart from record production levels, the company’s key priorities include health, safety and environment, development of human capital and support of Kazakhstani business. Karachaganak’s success story is being written before our eyes with a lasting legacy for the future generations. kpobv kpobv kpobv kpobv Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. Kazakhstan Branch Aksay, Burlin district, West Kazakhstan region Republic of Kazakhstan 090300 Tel: +44 208 8288 262; From the CIS: +7 71133 6 2262 Fax: +44 208 8288 620; From the CIS: +7 71133 6 2620 www.kpo.kz karachaganak