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.
On February 14, 2025, “QazaqGaz” NC JSC, a portfolio company of “Samruk Kazyna” JSC, and Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed a gas sale and purchase agreement. The signed document aims to ensure stable supplies of sales gas to the domestic market of Kazakhstan.
“Economic development has led to a significant increase in petroleum gas consumption in the domestic market. For QazaqGaz, stable gas supply to the population and domestic enterprises remains a priority. The signing of the purchase and sale agreement with our long-time partner Tengizchevroil was made possible with the support of the Ministry of Energy and the Samruk-Kazyna Fund. This agreement will expand Kazakhstan’s petroleum gas resource base and ensures reliable supplies in the long term”, - noted Sanzhar Zharkeshov, Chairman of the Board of QazaqGaz NC JSC.
TCO remains one of the key suppliers of sales gas to the domestic market and continues to partner with Kazakhstan to explore potential opportunities in this strategic focus area for the country.
“The signing of this agreement demonstrates TCO’s commitment to helping the Republic of Kazakhstan meet its growing domestic demand for gas. I would like to express my appreciation to Qazaq Gaz for the significant work carried out with TCO to reach this important agreement for the country”, – said General Director of TCO, Kevin Lyon.
In addition, on February 14, 2025, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and TCO signed an agreement in Astana to extend the memorandum of understanding for the supply of the additional volume of liquified petroleum (LPG) gas to the domestic market.
“Conclusion of this agreement is an important step towards meeting country’s internal demand for LPG. Guaranteed gas supplies from our Partner - TCO, one of LPG producers in the Republic of Kazakhstan, will help reduce deficit across the gas market, creating favorable conditions for consumers of this product”, - said Alibek Zhamauov, the Vice Minister of Energy.
In 2024 TCO produced over 1.2 million tonnes of LPG.
It is noteworthy, that at the end of 2024, TCO and KMG PetroChem LLP also signed a dry gas purchase and sales agreement, whereby TCO will supply up to 9 billion cubic meters of dry gas per year to a gas processing plant in Atyrau Oblast. (Tengizchevroil is planning to provide up to 9 billion cubic meters of dry gas to gas processing plant in Atyrau Oblast)
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) is a Kazakhstani partnership that develops, produces, and markets crude oil, LPG, dry gas, and sulfur. TCO implements modern technologies and conducts its operations in accordance with world-class safety and environmental standards. In April 1993, TCO was formed between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chevron Corporation. Partners are Chevron, 50 percent; KazMunaiGas NC JSC, 20 percent; ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Ventures Inc., 25 percent and LUKOIL, 5 percent.
QazaqGaz NC JSC is a portfolio company of "Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. The company manages the centralized infrastructure for transportation of sales gas through main gas pipelines and gas distribution networks, provides international transit, and sells gas in domestic and foreign markets, while also developing, financing, constructing and operating pipelines and gas storage facilities.
On February 14, 2025, “QazaqGaz” NC JSC, a portfolio company of “Samruk Kazyna” JSC, and Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed a gas sale and purchase agreement. The signed document aims to ensure stable supplies of sales gas to the domestic market of Kazakhstan.
“Economic development has led to a significant increase in petroleum gas consumption in the domestic market. For QazaqGaz, stable gas supply to the population and domestic enterprises remains a priority. The signing of the purchase and sale agreement with our long-time partner Tengizchevroil was made possible with the support of the Ministry of Energy and the Samruk-Kazyna Fund. This agreement will expand Kazakhstan’s petroleum gas resource base and ensures reliable supplies in the long term”, - noted Sanzhar Zharkeshov, Chairman of the Board of QazaqGaz NC JSC.
TCO remains one of the key suppliers of sales gas to the domestic market and continues to partner with Kazakhstan to explore potential opportunities in this strategic focus area for the country.
“The signing of this agreement demonstrates TCO’s commitment to helping the Republic of Kazakhstan meet its growing domestic demand for gas. I would like to express my appreciation to Qazaq Gaz for the significant work carried out with TCO to reach this important agreement for the country”, – said General Director of TCO, Kevin Lyon.
In addition, on February 14, 2025, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and TCO signed an agreement in Astana to extend the memorandum of understanding for the supply of the additional volume of liquified petroleum (LPG) gas to the domestic market.
“Conclusion of this agreement is an important step towards meeting country’s internal demand for LPG. Guaranteed gas supplies from our Partner - TCO, one of LPG producers in the Republic of Kazakhstan, will help reduce deficit across the gas market, creating favorable conditions for consumers of this product”, - said Alibek Zhamauov, the Vice Minister of Energy.
In 2024 TCO produced over 1.2 million tonnes of LPG.
It is noteworthy, that at the end of 2024, TCO and KMG PetroChem LLP also signed a dry gas purchase and sales agreement, whereby TCO will supply up to 9 billion cubic meters of dry gas per year to a gas processing plant in Atyrau Oblast. (Tengizchevroil is planning to provide up to 9 billion cubic meters of dry gas to gas processing plant in Atyrau Oblast)
Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) is a Kazakhstani partnership that develops, produces, and markets crude oil, LPG, dry gas, and sulfur. TCO implements modern technologies and conducts its operations in accordance with world-class safety and environmental standards. In April 1993, TCO was formed between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chevron Corporation. Partners are Chevron, 50 percent; KazMunaiGas NC JSC, 20 percent; ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Ventures Inc., 25 percent and LUKOIL, 5 percent.
QazaqGaz NC JSC is a portfolio company of "Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. The company manages the centralized infrastructure for transportation of sales gas through main gas pipelines and gas distribution networks, provides international transit, and sells gas in domestic and foreign markets, while also developing, financing, constructing and operating pipelines and gas storage facilities.
