The Satti – first jack-up drilling rig built in Kazakhstan – will start drilling operations in the Cheleken – Turkmenian sector of the Caspian Sea. The Satti is a unique invention fully equipped with advanced technologies for challenging offshore drilling operations.
After modification in 2021, its lifting capacity increased from 453 to 680 tons, which gives new opportunities for larger projects. The rig is designed to drill wells up to 6,000 metres deep.
Successful operation of the Satti in the foreign projects witnesses the capability of Kazakhstan to perform complex oil and gas operations globally, providing high quality services.
A branch of KMG Drilling and Services (KazMunayGas subsidiary, which owns the Satti) was opened in Ashgabat due to planned operations, which will help to run activities in Turkmenistan promptly and efficiently. The KMG DS Branch opening ceremony was attended by KMG CEO Askhat Khassenov.
This event marks an important stage in expansion of Kazakhstan's presence in the international oilfield services markets, and strengthens bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
In August this year KMG DS and Dragon Oil Turkmenistan Limited signed a contract for drilling works in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea.
About KMG Drilling
KMG Drilling & Services LLP is a subsidiary of KazMunayGas, a leading provider of drilling services in the Kazakhstan sector of the Caspian Sea, founded in 2008. It owns the first offshore drilling rig Satti.
About Oil Turkmenistan
Oil Turkmenistan Ltd is a subsidiary of Dragon Oil (UAE) engaged in exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Cheleken Block of the Caspian Sea. The company is owned by EmiratesNational Oil Company (ENOC).
About KMG
National Company “KazMunayGas” JSC (KMG) is Kazakhstan's leading vertically-integrated oil and gas company. KMG is managing assets throughout the entire production cycle, ranging from exploration and production of hydrocarbons to transportation, refining and provision of specialized services. The company, founded in 2002, represents Kazakhstan in the country's petroleum sector.