With cumulative spent of over 46.8 billion US dollars on sourcing goods and services locally TCO remains a leading contributor into Kazakhstani content development
TCO operates one of the largest and technologically challenging oilfields in the world. Safety and reliability of exploration and production operations in Tengiz are the key to success in fueling Kazakhstani's economic progress and fulfilling global energy demand. Our mission is to source goods and services that meet international standards while enabling opportunities for local suppliers and talents.
Our contracting and procurement plan outlines supply opportunities that TCO has in different areas of its operations.
Suppliers interested in doing business with TCO shall submit application through the link below: Link to Supplier Expression of Interest (SEOI)
Note: TCO also utilizes the O&G industry ALASH database (www.alash-kz.com) to identify prospective suppliers.
The information contained in the TCO contracting and procurement plan is a forecast of Tengizchevroil LLP's (hereinafter – TCO) needs in goods, works or services for the upcoming period referenced therein. The publication of data related to these forecasted sourcing, contracting and/or procurement activities is provided for information only and shall not be considered as a commitment by TCO to conduct any given activity or an offer by TCO to any person to participate in it. Sourcing, contracting and/or procurement activities published earlier may be postponed, modified or cancelled at TCO's own discretion without prior notice. Please monitor this website regularly for any updates. TCO explicitly waives any responsibility or liability for any damages or losses that may be sustained by any person arising out of or in connection with such person's reliance on the data published in TCO's contracting and procurement plan.
Understanding international standards of operation and meeting world-class safety and quality requirements are critical for local suppliers to successfully work with TCO. We continuously look for opportunities to offer and invest our resources into bringing suppliers to the next level of sustainable operation.
Tengizchevroil Kazakhstani Content Development
Please email us at
kcdsearch@tengizchevroil.com
HV cables, LV distribution boards, transformers, Substation, Remote Terminal Units
HV motors repair service, Heat exchanger, Retubing facility
Tanks and vessels
Valves, Flanges & fittings, Stud bolts, Spectacle blinds & spacers
Fiberoptic cable
Waste recycling, safety and compliance online training, wood waste removal, safety garments
In 2019 alone TCO and its suppliers fulfilled 13 Kazakhstani content plans under long-term contracts
TCO works with globally recognized original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to maintain safe, reliable and uninterrupted production operations and continue executing FGP-WPMP project. We have partnered with several OEMs to create lonough building infrastructure, technology transfer and talent development
TCO identifies opportunities for local content development with existing and potential suppliers
TCO and suppliers negotiate these opportunities and Kazakhstani Content plan is created
TCO and suppliers formalize KC plans within the agreements
TCO continuously monitors compliance and performance
When it comes to local content, measuring our performance is important to track our success. Calculation and reporting of Kazakhstani content spent is one of the legal requirements for TCO. It’s in our best interests to ensure that TCO suppliers are familiar with methodology of KC calculation. On a quarterly basis we conduct relevant training for our Business Partners that cover certain aspects of Subsoil Use Code and governmental decrees, which govern the calculation of local content, basic concepts and definitions, and examples of calculating KC in goods and services spent. Please note that this training is dedicated to TCO’s current suppliers and contractors only.
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) hosted at it headquarters, a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the discovery of the Tengiz field. The event was attended by Serik Shapkenov, Akim of Atyrau Oblast, representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, shareholder companies: Chevron, KazMunaiGas, ExxonMobil and Lukoil, as well as veterans of the oil and gas industry and drillers of the first well - members of public fund “Burgyshy-72”.
Akim of the Atyrau Oblast, Serik Shapkenov: “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all veterans of the oil and gas industry on this momentous anniversary! Your invaluable contribution to the development of Tengiz has laid the foundation for the incredible growth and advancement of our Independent Kazakhstan. In the challenging years that followed, it was oil that helped our country and contributed to the flourishing of other related industries. We are forever grateful to our veterans for their unwavering labor and dedication.”
More than 200 people, veterans of the oil and gas industry, have been awarded jubilee medals in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Tengiz field. Among the invited guests were both descendants of the discoverers of the Tengiz field and those who drilled the first wells.
Tulegen Baizakov, an oil and gas industry veteran, noted that “working at Tengiz was an excellent challenge for production specialists and not everyone could pass it with flying colors. Looking back, I see how much Tengiz has changed, technologies have become more advanced. I want to express my special gratitude to the younger generation, which remembers and honors the memory and contribution of Tengiz discoverers to the oil and gas industry of the country".
As part of the 45th anniversary celebration, industry veterans were able to visit the field and witness the scale of modern Tengiz and the advancements in technology.
Tengiz, which was discovered in the 70s of the last century, is one of the most unique and complex fields in terms of its development. The names of its discoverers are forever inscribed in history in golden letters: Zholdaskali Dosmukhambetov, Bulekbai Sagingaliyev, Bulat Yelamanov, Asabai Khismetov, Kumar Balzhanov, Valentin Avrov, Mahash Balgimbayev, Oryngazy Iskaziyev, who were later awarded the State Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The first well produced oil from sub-salt formations at a depth of 4045-4095 meters on December 18, 1979. Since then, this date has been considered the starting point of full-scale oil and gas production at the Tengiz field.
“The discovery of the Tengiz field has opened a new chapter not only for the oil industry, but for the country in general, being an example of a strong partnership between Kazakhstan and international companies. Over these years, not only have we worked together to deliver safe and reliable production, but we have also applied oil field technologies, invested in human capital, supported the communities where we operate and helped fuel Kazakhstan’s economic progress.” said Kevin Lyon, General Director of Tengizchevroil LLP.
“The younger generation of oil workers continue the legacy of our veterans with dignity. Tengizchevroil is a world-class company today. For several years in a row, TCO has been recognized as the “Best Employer” of the year, as well as the “Best Taxpayer”. The Company continues to improve the competencies of Kazakhstani specialists as well as support the
development of Kazakhstani content,” emphasized Konilkosh Suyessinov, Deputy General Director of Tengizchevroil.
In Q3 2024 year-to-date, TCO's direct payments to the Republic of Kazakhstan totaled $8.4 billion. While since 1993, the company has contributed more than $198 billion into the country's economy.
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) hosted at it headquarters, a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the discovery of the Tengiz field. The event was attended by Serik Shapkenov, Akim of Atyrau Oblast, representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, shareholder companies: Chevron, KazMunaiGas, ExxonMobil and Lukoil, as well as veterans of the oil and gas industry and drillers of the first well - members of public fund “Burgyshy-72”.
Akim of the Atyrau Oblast, Serik Shapkenov: “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all veterans of the oil and gas industry on this momentous anniversary! Your invaluable contribution to the development of Tengiz has laid the foundation for the incredible growth and advancement of our Independent Kazakhstan. In the challenging years that followed, it was oil that helped our country and contributed to the flourishing of other related industries. We are forever grateful to our veterans for their unwavering labor and dedication.”
More than 200 people, veterans of the oil and gas industry, have been awarded jubilee medals in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Tengiz field. Among the invited guests were both descendants of the discoverers of the Tengiz field and those who drilled the first wells.
Tulegen Baizakov, an oil and gas industry veteran, noted that “working at Tengiz was an excellent challenge for production specialists and not everyone could pass it with flying colors. Looking back, I see how much Tengiz has changed, technologies have become more advanced. I want to express my special gratitude to the younger generation, which remembers and honors the memory and contribution of Tengiz discoverers to the oil and gas industry of the country".
As part of the 45th anniversary celebration, industry veterans were able to visit the field and witness the scale of modern Tengiz and the advancements in technology.
Tengiz, which was discovered in the 70s of the last century, is one of the most unique and complex fields in terms of its development. The names of its discoverers are forever inscribed in history in golden letters: Zholdaskali Dosmukhambetov, Bulekbai Sagingaliyev, Bulat Yelamanov, Asabai Khismetov, Kumar Balzhanov, Valentin Avrov, Mahash Balgimbayev, Oryngazy Iskaziyev, who were later awarded the State Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The first well produced oil from sub-salt formations at a depth of 4045-4095 meters on December 18, 1979. Since then, this date has been considered the starting point of full-scale oil and gas production at the Tengiz field.
“The discovery of the Tengiz field has opened a new chapter not only for the oil industry, but for the country in general, being an example of a strong partnership between Kazakhstan and international companies. Over these years, not only have we worked together to deliver safe and reliable production, but we have also applied oil field technologies, invested in human capital, supported the communities where we operate and helped fuel Kazakhstan’s economic progress.” said Kevin Lyon, General Director of Tengizchevroil LLP.
“The younger generation of oil workers continue the legacy of our veterans with dignity. Tengizchevroil is a world-class company today. For several years in a row, TCO has been recognized as the “Best Employer” of the year, as well as the “Best Taxpayer”. The Company continues to improve the competencies of Kazakhstani specialists as well as support the
development of Kazakhstani content,” emphasized Konilkosh Suyessinov, Deputy General Director of Tengizchevroil.
In Q3 2024 year-to-date, TCO's direct payments to the Republic of Kazakhstan totaled $8.4 billion. While since 1993, the company has contributed more than $198 billion into the country's economy.
