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
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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.
Astana, April 25, 2025 - Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed 4 contracts with 3 Kazakhstani companies for the supply of equipment worth more than $10.5 million. These contracts were signed within the framework of the XII Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan, which brought together more than 1,500 participants from 20 countries. TCO was the general sponsor of this event.
The annual Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan provides an opportunity for Kazakhstani companies to reach a competitive level and establish new connections with major customers. According to the official data, in 2024, the volume of production in the machine-building industry increased by 10%. At the same time, over the past 5 years, the indicator of TCO purchases from Kazakhstani machine builders amounted to 43%.
As noted by the Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kudaibergen Arymbek: "Significant emphasis is placed on the development of Kazakhstani content in the execution of all investment projects within the industry, including major projects of the three operators – Tengizchevroil, North Caspian Operating Company N.V., and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. – for the oil and gas equipment and engineering goods they procure."
Signed contracts are required to support safe and reliable operations at the Tengiz field: the equipment from these Kazakhstani companies will be used during maintenance turnarounds and for routine works. AtyrauNefteMash LLP will produce a Klaus combustion chamber, Sewon-Vertex HeavyIndustry LLP will produce a burner barrel and oxidizer vessel, аnd Honeywell Automation Controls System LLP will produce a cabinet cluster. It should be noted that Honeywell has localized its production in Kazakhstan and this equipment supply agreement was concluded as part of a trilateral memorandum of cooperation with TCO and International Machine Builders Center (IMBC) that was signed last year.
“Kazakhstani content development is a strategic issue for the country, and we are striving to further develop in-country value especially in the supply of goods from local companies. The signing of these 4 contracts demonstrates Kazakhstan’s tremendous industrial potential”, - noted Konilkosh Suyessinov, TCO Deputy General Director.
In total, since 1993, TCO has purchased goods and services from Kazakhstani suppliers’ worth about $50.5 billion and in 2024 alone Kazakhstani content spent was about $3 billion.
Astana, April 25, 2025 - Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed 4 contracts with 3 Kazakhstani companies for the supply of equipment worth more than $10.5 million. These contracts were signed within the framework of the XII Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan, which brought together more than 1,500 participants from 20 countries. TCO was the general sponsor of this event.
The annual Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan provides an opportunity for Kazakhstani companies to reach a competitive level and establish new connections with major customers. According to the official data, in 2024, the volume of production in the machine-building industry increased by 10%. At the same time, over the past 5 years, the indicator of TCO purchases from Kazakhstani machine builders amounted to 43%.
As noted by the Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kudaibergen Arymbek: "Significant emphasis is placed on the development of Kazakhstani content in the execution of all investment projects within the industry, including major projects of the three operators – Tengizchevroil, North Caspian Operating Company N.V., and Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. – for the oil and gas equipment and engineering goods they procure."
Signed contracts are required to support safe and reliable operations at the Tengiz field: the equipment from these Kazakhstani companies will be used during maintenance turnarounds and for routine works. AtyrauNefteMash LLP will produce a Klaus combustion chamber, Sewon-Vertex HeavyIndustry LLP will produce a burner barrel and oxidizer vessel, аnd Honeywell Automation Controls System LLP will produce a cabinet cluster. It should be noted that Honeywell has localized its production in Kazakhstan and this equipment supply agreement was concluded as part of a trilateral memorandum of cooperation with TCO and International Machine Builders Center (IMBC) that was signed last year.
“Kazakhstani content development is a strategic issue for the country, and we are striving to further develop in-country value especially in the supply of goods from local companies. The signing of these 4 contracts demonstrates Kazakhstan’s tremendous industrial potential”, - noted Konilkosh Suyessinov, TCO Deputy General Director.
In total, since 1993, TCO has purchased goods and services from Kazakhstani suppliers’ worth about $50.5 billion and in 2024 alone Kazakhstani content spent was about $3 billion.
