BJ Services Co. has been awarded a contract by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B. V. to provide a range of process services in Kazakhstan. The services will be supplied as necessary to ensure the highest levels of health, safety and environmental standards on designated process facilities and terminals of the Karachaganak processing complex (KPC) near Aksai, Kazakhstan. BJ’s process and pipeline services specialists will provide critical nitrogen purging, nitrogen/helium leak detection testing, and nitrogen equalisation services. These activities will be carried out on a call-off basis to support scheduled shutdown and maintenance activities, and in the event of an emergency. Production on Karachaganak Field is achieved through three operational units: KPC, Unit 2 and Unit 3. Currently, KPC operates three production trains with export terminals at Bolshoi Chagan and Atyrau. BJ Services is responsible for supplying all liquid nitrogen and associated consumables. With an estimated annual consumption of up to 1800tns of liquid nitrogen required to carry out the services, BJ has secured contracts for liquid nitrogen from local vendors to ensure regular delivery. By providing a storage capacity of more than 200tns of liquid nitrogen, BJ will have ample supplies on-site for the regular service activities.
