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 May 26, 2025, a regular meeting of the Working Group on updating the Sectoral Qualifications Framework and Professional Standards in the oil and gas industry was held in Astana. The event brought together representatives from relevant ministries, industry trade unions, and oil and gas companies. It was organized by the Ministry of Energy with the support of the national company KazMunayGas, the Kazenergy Association, and Tengizchevroil (TCO).
During the meeting, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Zhamauov, emphasized that within the framework of the Year of Working Professions – declared by the President – the RoK Government is placing special focus on developing professional skills and enhancing the prestige of working professions, including those in the petroleum sector. The Government’s goal is to create conditions for professional growth and to recognize the contributions of every specialist, thereby strengthening the national economy and promoting social stability.
This work will continue under the approved 2025 action plan of the Industry Council, which includes the planned update of professional standards. “We highly value the contribution of every specialist to the development of the national qualifications system in the oil and gas industry,” said Vice Minister Alibek Zhamauov.
Kamshat Baizhanova, General Manager for Human Resources at TCO, also spoke at the event.
“This is an important and timely initiative. Our industry is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements, environmental challenges, and labor market transformations. That’s why our qualification frameworks and professional standards must keep pace with these changes and reflect the real competency requirements for specialists—both now and in the future. It is especially symbolic that this work is taking place in 2025, which has been declared the Year of Working Professions in Kazakhstan. This decision highlights the strategic importance of skilled labor and is naturally accompanied by active efforts to develop and implement professional standards,” noted Kamshat Baizhanova.
It is also worth noting that over more than 30 years of operation, TCO has built a strong team of thousands of highly qualified Kazakhstani oil and gas professionals. In addition, TCO has invested over $107 million in enhancing the knowledge and professional capacity of local personnel in key areas such as drilling, production, occupational health and safety, reservoir development, and others.
On May 26, 2025, a regular meeting of the Working Group on updating the Sectoral Qualifications Framework and Professional Standards in the oil and gas industry was held in Astana. The event brought together representatives from relevant ministries, industry trade unions, and oil and gas companies. It was organized by the Ministry of Energy with the support of the national company KazMunayGas, the Kazenergy Association, and Tengizchevroil (TCO).
During the meeting, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Alibek Zhamauov, emphasized that within the framework of the Year of Working Professions – declared by the President – the RoK Government is placing special focus on developing professional skills and enhancing the prestige of working professions, including those in the petroleum sector. The Government’s goal is to create conditions for professional growth and to recognize the contributions of every specialist, thereby strengthening the national economy and promoting social stability.
This work will continue under the approved 2025 action plan of the Industry Council, which includes the planned update of professional standards. “We highly value the contribution of every specialist to the development of the national qualifications system in the oil and gas industry,” said Vice Minister Alibek Zhamauov.
Kamshat Baizhanova, General Manager for Human Resources at TCO, also spoke at the event.
“This is an important and timely initiative. Our industry is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements, environmental challenges, and labor market transformations. That’s why our qualification frameworks and professional standards must keep pace with these changes and reflect the real competency requirements for specialists—both now and in the future. It is especially symbolic that this work is taking place in 2025, which has been declared the Year of Working Professions in Kazakhstan. This decision highlights the strategic importance of skilled labor and is naturally accompanied by active efforts to develop and implement professional standards,” noted Kamshat Baizhanova.
It is also worth noting that over more than 30 years of operation, TCO has built a strong team of thousands of highly qualified Kazakhstani oil and gas professionals. In addition, TCO has invested over $107 million in enhancing the knowledge and professional capacity of local personnel in key areas such as drilling, production, occupational health and safety, reservoir development, and others.
