Natural resources

Report on Activities in the Subsoil Use Sector

(January–September 2026)

Extraction of common mineral resources is currently underway at 99 deposits within the region, operating under 61 contracts and 38 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, 1.8 million tons of oil were extracted during the first eight months of 2026; this represents 91.5% of the volume recorded during the same period last year, a decrease of 171,000 tons. The primary reason for this decline is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
During the first nine months of 2026, the Expert Commission on Subsoil Use for the Kyzylorda Region held three meetings regarding the exploration or extraction of common mineral resources and adopted relevant decisions (specifically, regarding amendments and additions to existing extraction contracts).
Additionally, one license for the extraction of common mineral resources was issued.
The Department provides four types of public services:
- Registration of pledge agreements for subsoil use rights regarding the exploration and extraction of common mineral resources;
- Issuance of permits for construction on land containing mineral deposits;
- Issuance of findings regarding the absence or insignificance of mineral resources in the subsoil beneath a proposed construction site;
- Issuance of artisanal mining licenses;
A total of 43 public services were rendered during the first nine months of 2026.
Monitoring is also being conducted on the execution of geological studies under the Comprehensive Plan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Kyzylorda Region (2019–2022). A total of 4.3 billion tenge from the national budget has been allocated for geological studies of the Syr Darya sedimentary basin. Desk studies are currently underway; the work began in December 2024 and is scheduled to span three years.
Geological work in the Aral sedimentary basin (Western and Eastern sectors) commenced in 2022 and concluded in December 2024. A total of 6.3 billion tenge from the national budget was allocated for the study of this basin.
Regional geological and geophysical surveys in the Aral sedimentary basin provided a detailed analysis of the deep subsurface structure and identified structural-tectonic complexes. Based on data processing and interpretation, these complexes were assessed for their potential regarding various mineral resources, including hydrocarbons. Reserves amounting to 1.1 billion tonnes of fuel equivalent were identified as a result.
Furthermore, during the first nine months of 2026, the commission responsible for allocating liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) volumes held 18 meetings. The department submits weekly and monthly reports on LPG to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The department also conducts daily monitoring of fuel and lubricant stocks and prices within the region. Monitoring results are reported daily to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Current stocks of fuels, lubricants, and LPG are as follows:
Responsibilities:
- Granting subsoil use rights by issuing licenses for the extraction of common mineral resources and for artisanal mining within the Kyzylorda region; - Granting subsoil use rights for the exploration or extraction of common mineral resources used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads and state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic and hydro-technical structures;
- Monitoring contract obligations and visiting the sites of subsoil users who have failed to fulfill their obligations;
- Organizing the work of the commission responsible for accepting the results of studies and remediation activities following subsoil use operations (specifically regarding the extraction of common and solid mineral resources);
- Participating in the commission responsible for accepting the results of decommissioning and remediation activities related to hydrocarbon and uranium subsoil use;
- Organizing commission meetings to compile consolidated requests for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies for the Kyzylorda Region;
- Submitting daily reports on fuel and lubricant stocks to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Submitting weekly reports on LPG stocks to the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Overseeing the turnover of LPG sold under the supply plan for the domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Allocating LPG volumes—designated under the supply plan for distribution outside of commodity exchanges—in accordance with procedures established by the authorized body;
- Organizing the work of the commission responsible for allocating LPG volumes;
- Conducting daily monitoring of retail fuel and lubricant stocks within the region to ensure the domestic market is supplied with socially significant petroleum products; - Daily monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas turnover;
- Provision of four types of public services.

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REPORT ON WORK COMPLETED IN THE SPHERE OF SUBSOIL USE

(January-June 2026)

Common minerals are being mined at 99 fields in the region under 61 contracts and 38 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, oil production in the first five months of 2026 amounted to approximately 1.1 million tons, representing 92.1% of the same period last year, or a decrease of 97,000 tons. The main reason for this is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
Based on the results of the first six months of 2026, two meetings of the expert commission on subsoil use in the Kyzylorda region were held to conduct exploration or production of common minerals, and corresponding decisions were made (i.e., to amend and supplement existing contracts for the extraction of common minerals).
In addition, one license for the extraction of common minerals was issued.
The Department provides four types of public services:
-Registration of subsoil use rights pledge agreements for exploration and extraction of common minerals;
-Issuance of development permits in areas with mineral deposits;
-Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of mineral deposits in the subsoil beneath a proposed development site;
-Issuance of a prospecting license;
According to the results of the first six months of 2026, 24 public services were provided.
Monitoring of the progress of geological surveys is also underway as part of the Comprehensive Socioeconomic Development Plan of the Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
4.3 billion tenge has been allocated from the national budget for geological surveys of the Syr Darya sedimentary basin. Geological surveys of the basin are currently underway. Work commenced in December 2024 and is planned for three years.
Geological work in the Aral Sedimentary Basin (Western and Eastern sections) commenced in 2022 and was completed in December 2024. 6.3 billion tenge was allocated from the national budget for basin exploration.
As a result of regional geological and geophysical work in the Aral Sedimentary Basin, the deep structure was detailed, structural and tectonic complexes were identified, and their potential for various mineral resources, including hydrocarbons, was assessed based on data processing and interpretation. As a result, reserves of 1.1 billion tons of equivalent fuel were determined.
In addition, following the results of the first six months of 2026, 12 meetings of the commission on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes were held. The department submits weekly and monthly reports on liquefied petroleum gas to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The department also conducts daily monitoring of the balance and prices of fuels and lubricants in the region. Monitoring results are sent daily to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the following reserves of fuels and lubricants and liquefied petroleum gas are available:
Responsibilities:
- Granting subsoil use rights by issuing licenses for the extraction of common minerals and prospecting in the Kyzylorda region;
- Granting subsoil use rights for exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads, state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering structures;
- Monitoring contractual obligations and visiting the facilities of subsoil users who have defaulted on their obligations;
- Organizing the work of the commission for the acceptance of research results and work to eliminate the consequences of subsoil use operations (regarding those engaged exclusively in the extraction of common and solid minerals);
- Participation in the commission for the acceptance of the results of the liquidation of hydrocarbon and uranium subsoil use;
- Organizing the meeting of the commission for the formation of consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas in the Kyzylorda region;
- Submitting daily reports on fuel and lubricant reserves to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Submitting weekly reports on liquefied petroleum gas reserves to the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Monitoring the circulation of liquefied petroleum gas sold within the framework of the plan for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to the domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Implementing, in the manner determined by the authorized body, the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes allocated within the plan for supply outside of commodity exchanges;
- Organizing the work of the commission for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes;
- Conducting daily monitoring of fuel and lubricant reserves in retail trade in the region to provide the domestic market with socially significant petroleum products;
- Daily monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas turnover.

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Report on Subsoil Use Work (January-December 2025)

Common minerals are being mined at 95 fields in the region under 60 contracts and 35 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, oil production in the first 11 months of 2025 amounted to approximately 2.7 million tons, representing 89.5% of the same period in 2024, or a decrease of 323,000 tons. The main reason for this is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
Based on the results of 2025, five meetings of the expert commission on subsoil use in Kyzylorda Oblast were held to conduct exploration or production of common minerals, and corresponding decisions were made (i.e., to amend and supplement existing contracts for the extraction of common minerals).
For the 12th month of this year, Seven permits were issued for the exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads and state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering structures.
In addition, six licenses were issued for the extraction of common minerals.
The Department provides four types of public services:
- Registration of subsoil use right pledge agreements for the exploration and extraction of common minerals;
- Issuance of development permits in areas with mineral deposits;
- Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the subsoil beneath the planned development site;
- Issuance of a prospecting license;
Based on the results of the 12 months of 2025, 60 public services were provided.
Monitoring of geological survey progress is also underway as part of the Comprehensive Plan for Socioeconomic Development of the Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
4.3 billion tenge has been allocated from the national budget for geological surveys of the Syr Darya sedimentary basin. Geological survey work is currently underway in the basin. Work began in December 2024 and is planned for three years.
Geological surveys in the Aral sedimentary basin (Western and Eastern sections) began in 2022 and were completed in December 2024. 6.3 billion tenge have been allocated from the national budget for basin study.
As a result of regional geological and geophysical surveys in the Aral sedimentary basin, the deep structure has been detailed, structural and tectonic complexes have been identified, and their potential for various mineral resources, including hydrocarbons, has been assessed based on data processing and interpretation. As a result, reserves of 1.1 billion tons of standard fuel were determined.
Furthermore, 21 meetings of the commission for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes were held for the 12 months of 2025. The department provides weekly and monthly reports on liquefied petroleum gas to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The department also conducts daily monitoring of the balance and prices of fuels and lubricants in the region. The monitoring results are sent daily to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the following reserves of fuels and lubricants and liquefied petroleum gas are available:
Responsibilities:
- Granting subsoil use rights by issuing licenses for the extraction of common minerals and artisanal mining in the Kyzylorda region;
- Granting subsoil use rights to explore for or extract common minerals used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads and state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering structures;
- Monitoring contractual obligations and visiting the sites of subsoil users who have defaulted on their obligations;
- Organizing the work of the commission for the acceptance of research results and work to eliminate the consequences of subsoil use operations (regarding those engaged exclusively in the extraction of common and solid minerals);
- Participation in the commission for the acceptance of the results of subsoil use liquidation of hydrocarbon raw materials and uranium;
- Organizing the work of the commission meeting to generate consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas in the Kyzylorda region;
- Submission of daily reports on fuel and lubricant reserves to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Submitting weekly reports on liquefied petroleum gas reserves to the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Monitoring the circulation of liquefied petroleum gas sold within the framework of the plan for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to the domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Distributing, in the manner determined by the authorized body, volumes of liquefied petroleum gas allocated within the framework of the plan for supply outside of commodity exchanges;
- Organizing the work of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distribution Commission;
- Conducting daily monitoring of fuel and lubricant inventories in retail outlets across the region to ensure the domestic market is supplied with socially important petroleum products;
- Daily monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas turnover.

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Report on work completed in the field of subsoil use (January-September 2025)

Mining of common minerals is carried out at 100 deposits in the region under 65 contracts and 35 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, oil production in the first eight months of 2025 was approximately 2.0 million tons, representing 88.4% of the same period last year, or a decrease of 263,700 tons. The main reason for this decrease is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
According to the plan approved by central authorities, the "Mining and Quarrying" indicator for the current year is 103.2%. For the first eight months of this year, it was 93.5%. However, the regional Akimat has sent a letter to central authorities requesting a reduction in this indicator to 93%. Based on the results of the first nine months of 2025, four meetings (11 applications) of the expert commission on subsoil use issues in the Kyzylorda region were held for the exploration or production of common minerals, and corresponding decisions were made (i.e., on amendments and additions to existing contracts for the extraction of common minerals).
During the first nine months of this year, five licenses for the extraction of common minerals and six permits for the exploration or production of common minerals were issued. These permits are used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads and state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering structures.
The department provides four types of public services:
- Registration of a subsoil use right pledge agreement for the exploration and extraction of common minerals;
- Issuance of a development permit for mineral deposit areas;
- Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of mineral deposits in the subsoil beneath the planned development site;
- Issuance of a prospecting license;
Based on the results of the first nine months of 2025, 57 public services were rendered.
Monitoring of the progress of geological surveys is also underway as part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Socioeconomic Development of the Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
4.3 billion tenge have been allocated from the national budget for geological surveys of the Syr Darya sedimentary basin. A contractor (Azimut Geology LLC) has been selected, and survey work is underway. Survey work commenced in December 2024 and is scheduled to continue for three years.
Geological surveys in the Aral sedimentary basin (Western and Eastern sections) commenced in 2022 and are scheduled to continue for three years. 6.3 billion tenge have been allocated from the national budget for the basin survey. Geological surveys were completed in December 2024.
As a result of regional geological and geophysical work in the Aral sedimentary basin, the deep structure was detailed, structural and tectonic complexes in the sedimentary cover were identified, and their potential for various mineral resources, including hydrocarbons, was assessed based on data processing and interpretation. As a result, reserves of 1.1 billion tons of equivalent fuel were determined.
Furthermore, 16 meetings of the commission on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes were held for the first nine months of 2025. The department submits weekly and monthly reports on liquefied petroleum gas to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The department also conducts daily monitoring of the balance and prices of fuels and lubricants in the region. The monitoring results are sent daily to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the following fuel and lubricant stocks and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are available:
AI-92 – 6,777 tons, average price – 223 tenge;
AI-95 – 1,138 tons, average price – 267 tenge;
Diesel fuel – 8,281 tons, average price – 315 tenge;
Liquefied petroleum gas – 1,299 tons, price – 102-107 tenge. However, operators are selling the gas for 5 tenge less (97-102 tenge).
Responsibilities:
- Granting subsoil use rights by issuing licenses for the extraction of common minerals and prospecting in Kyzylorda Oblast;
- Granting subsoil use rights for exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads and state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering structures;
- Monitoring contractual obligations and visiting the sites of subsoil users who have defaulted on their obligations;
- Establishing a commission and coordinating its work to accept the results of research and work to eliminate the consequences of subsoil use operations (relating exclusively to the extraction of common and solid minerals);
- Participating in the commission for the acceptance of the results of liquidation of hydrocarbon raw materials and uranium subsoil use operations;
- Organizing the work of the commission meeting to generate consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas in Kyzylorda Oblast;
- Submitting daily reports on fuel and lubricant inventories to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Submitting weekly reports on liquefied petroleum gas inventories to the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Monitoring the circulation of liquefied petroleum gas sold within the framework of the plan for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to the domestic market of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Distributing, in the manner determined by the authorized body, liquefied petroleum gas volumes allocated within the plan for supply outside of commodity exchanges;
- Establishing a commission for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes;
- Conducting daily monitoring of fuel and lubricant inventories in retail trade in the region to provide the domestic market with socially significant petroleum products;
- Daily monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas turnover.

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Performed work in the field of subsoil use
(January-June 2025)

Common minerals are mined in the region at 102 deposits based on 68 contracts and 34 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, following the results of the first half of 2025, oil production amounted to about 1.2 million tons, which was 87.4% of the same period last year or a decrease of 181 thousand tons. The main reason is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
Based on the results of the first half of 2025, 3 meetings (7 applications) of the expert commission on subsoil use of the Kyzylorda region were held to conduct exploration or production of common minerals, and appropriate decisions were made.
4 licenses for the extraction of common minerals and 6 permits for exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the purposes of construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads, railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic engineering facilities were issued.
The department provides 4 types of public services:
Registration of a pledge agreement for the right to subsoil use for exploration and extraction of common minerals;
Issuance of a permit for development of mineral deposit areas;
Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the subsoil under the site of the upcoming development;
Issuance of a license for prospecting;
Based on the results of the first half of 2025, 40 public services were rendered.
Monitoring of the implementation of geological surveys is also carried out within the framework of the Comprehensive Plan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
224 million tenge have been allocated from the republican budget for geological studies of the Syr Darya sedimentary basin. A contractor has been selected (Azimut Geology LLC), and preparatory work is underway.
Geological work in the Aral sedimentary basin (Western and Eastern sections) began in 2022 and is planned for 3 years.
6.3 billion tenge have been allocated from the republican budget for the study of the basin. Geological studies were completed in December 2024.
As a result of regional geological and geophysical work in the Aral sedimentary basin, the deep structure was detailed, structural and tectonic complexes in the sedimentary cover were identified, and their prospects for various types of minerals, including hydrocarbon raw materials, were assessed based on data processing and interpretation.
In addition, following the results of the first half of 2025, 9 meetings of the commission on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes were held. The department provides weekly and monthly reports on liquefied petroleum gas to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The department also conducts daily monitoring of the balance and prices of fuels and lubricants in the region. The monitoring results are sent daily to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Responsibilities:
Granting the right to subsoil use by issuing a license for the extraction of common minerals and prospecting in the Kyzylorda region;
Granting the right to subsoil use for exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the purposes of construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads, state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic structures;
Visiting the facilities of subsoil users who have failed to fulfill their contractual obligations within the specified time frame;
Coordinating the work of the commission on the acceptance of research results and work to eliminate the consequences of subsoil use operations;
Organization of the work of the meeting of the commission for the formation of consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas of the Kyzylorda region;
Conducting daily monitoring of stocks of fuels and lubricants in retail trade in the region to provide the domestic market with socially significant petroleum products;
Daily monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas.

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In the region, common minerals are mined at 99 deposits based on 68 contracts and 31 licenses.
According to the Department of Statistics, by the end of the first quarter of 2025, the volume of oil production amounted to about 493.6 thousand tons, which was 86.5% of the same period last year or a decrease of 77.3 thousand tons. The main reason is the natural depletion of oil reserves.
Based on the results of the first quarter of 2025, due to the lack of applications for consideration of the meeting of the expert commission on subsoil use of the Kyzylorda region for exploration or production of common minerals, the commission meeting was not held. The department provides 4 types of public services:
- Registration of a subsoil use right pledge agreement for exploration and production of common minerals;
- Issuance of a permit for development of mineral deposit areas;
- Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the subsoil under the site of the upcoming development;
- Issuance of a prospecting license; Based on the results of the first quarter of 2025, 34 public services were provided.
Monitoring of the implementation of geological surveys is also carried out within the framework of the Comprehensive Plan for the Socioeconomic Development of the Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
KZT 224 million have been allocated from the republican budget for geological studies of the Syrdarya sedimentary basin. A contractor has been selected (Azimut Geology LLP), preparatory work is underway. Geological work in the Aral sedimentary basin (Western and Eastern sections) began in 2022 and is planned for 3 years. KZT 6.3 billion have been allocated from the republican budget for the study of the basin. Geological studies were completed in December 2024. As a result of regional geological and geophysical work in the Aral sedimentary basin, the deep structure was detailed, structural and tectonic complexes in the sedimentary cover were identified and their prospects for various types of minerals, including hydrocarbon raw materials, were assessed based on data processing and interpretation.
In addition, following the results of the first quarter of 2025, 4 meetings of the commission on the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas volumes were held. In addition, the department provides weekly and monthly reports on liquefied petroleum gas to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In addition, the department conducts daily monitoring of the balance and prices of fuels and lubricants in the region. The results of the monitoring are sent to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
Granting the right to use subsoil by issuing a license for the extraction of common minerals and prospecting in the Kyzylorda region;
Granting the right to use subsoil to conduct exploration or extraction of common minerals used for the purposes of construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads, state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic structures;
Visiting the facilities of subsoil users who have failed to fulfill their contractual obligations within the specified time frame;
Coordinating the work of the commission on the acceptance of the results of research and work to eliminate the consequences of subsoil use operations;
Organizing the work of the meeting of the commission on the formation of consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas in the Kyzylorda region;
Conducting daily monitoring of stocks of fuels and lubricants in retail trade in the region to provide the domestic market with socially significant petroleum products.

 

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The total number of subsoil users in the region is 104, of which 71 subsoil users are engaged in the extraction of common minerals on the basis of 72 contracts and 25 licenses.
According to the statistics authorities, for January-June of 2023, the volume of oil production amounted to 1.9 million tons, which, compared to the same period in 2022, amounted to 95.1% or decreased by 82.2 thousand tons. The main reason is depletion and flooding (more than 90%) of existing oil fields.
In 2023, 2 meetings of expert commissions on subsoil use issues were held for the exploration or production of common minerals in the Kyzylorda region, where 8 applications from subsoil users were considered (Kazpetrol Group LLP, Laton Market LLP, Kyzylorda Kurylys LLP, Maxima Logistic LLP, Karatau LLP, Tess Group LLP, Shalkiya Tsi LLP NK, Torgai Petroleum LLP), following which the relevant decisions were made.
Also, 3 meetings of the working group were held to negotiate amendments and additions to the subsoil use contract of the Kyzylorda region, where 5 appeals from subsoil users (Kazpetrol Group LLP, KazChinNur LLP, Mynbulak Dolomit LLP, Tabigi Tas Kyzylorda LLP) were considered, following which appropriate decisions were made.
7 permits were issued for the exploration of common minerals used for the reconstruction and repair of state-owned public roads (for the repair of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway).
In addition, the department in the field of subsoil use provides public services in 4 types.
In the field of subsoil use, through the web portal, it was provided
4 public services:
- "Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the subsoil under the site of the forthcoming development" - LLP "KATEK" - 2 applications.
- "Registration of a pledge agreement for the right to use subsoil for exploration, production of PPI" - JSC "Araltuz" - 2 applications.
Work is also underway to monitor the execution of geological studies as part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Socio-Economic Development of Kyzylorda Region for 2019-2022.
It is planned to carry out research work at the expense of the republican budget in the Shu-Sarysu, Syrdarya and Aral basins (the total amount is KZT 8.5 billion ).
In the Shu-Sarysu basin, regional geological studies have been completed.
Work has begun on regional geological studies in the Aral sedimentary basin (in the Western and Eastern sections).
In the current year, geological and mineralogical mapping work will be continued to determine the geological structure of individual land plots.
By the decision of the akimat of the region, the functions of the subsoil use department were delegated the authority to organize the work of the commission for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas, collect information from operators, as well as weekly and monthly reporting.
Since the beginning of the year, 24 meetings of this commission have been held, the issues of distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in the region have been considered.
In addition, the department conducts daily monitoring of stocks and prices for fuels and lubricants in the region.

Tasks:
Granting the right to subsoil use by issuing a license for the extraction of common minerals and mining in the Kyzylorda region;
Granting the right of subsoil use to conduct exploration or production of common minerals used for the purposes of construction (reconstruction) and repair of public roads, state-owned railways, as well as for the reconstruction and repair of hydraulic structures and hydraulic structures.
Organization of the work of the meeting of the commission on the formation of consolidated applications for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas in Kyzylorda region;

Monitoring of reserves and prices for petroleum products
In accordance with the order of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 27, 2015 No. 236 “On the rules for monitoring the production and sale of petroleum products”, retail petroleum products are monitored daily to provide the domestic market with socially significant petroleum products in the region.
There are 12 oil depots in the Kyzylorda region,
49 operators and 122 filling stations.
At present, the stock of AI-92 gasoline is about 7.4 thousand tons (enough for 30 days), about 9.5 thousand tons of diesel fuel (enough for 39 days).
For reference: daily requirement: AI-92-250 tons, DO-245 tons.
According to monitoring data for 2023, the average price for AI-92 gasoline in the region is KZT 197.2, the average price for diesel fuel is KZT 287.3.

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Information
on the work done for the 1st half of 2021
in the field of subsoil use

The total number of subsoil users in the region is 104, of which 71 subsoil users are engaged in exploration and production of widespread mineral resources on the basis of 76 contracts and 13 licenses.
According to the preliminary data of the statistics bodies, for January-June 2021, the volume of oil production amounted to 2,156.5 thousand tons, which compared to the same period in 2020 amounted to 95.4%, or decreased by 212.9 thousand tons. oil - depletion and water cut of fields.
For the 1st quarter of 2021, 4 meetings of the expert commissions on subsoil use were held for exploration or production of widespread minerals in the Kyzylorda region, where 7 applications of subsoil users were considered, following which appropriate decisions were made.
At the same time, 10 additional
agreements to contracts regarding amendments and additions to them.
Since the beginning of the year, 3 licenses have been issued (PetroKazakhstanKumkolResources JSC, Galaz and Companies LLP, Ai-Orda LLP) for the extraction of common minerals.
For the first half of 2021 in the field of subsoil use through the web portal, 5 government services were provided:
1) "Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the depths under the site of the upcoming development" issued:
- 2nd conclusion - LLP "Kazakh munay zhane gaz tasymaldau instituty";
2) Registration of a pledge agreement for the right to subsurface use for exploration, production of widespread minerals issued:
- 2 certificate of registration of the agreement on the pledge of the right to subsurface use - Aral Tuz LLP (2 applications);
3) Issuance of a mining license:
- 1 mining license.
The comprehensive plan for the socio-economic development of the Kyzylorda region for 2019-2022 provides for the geological study of the Shu-Sarysu, South Turgai and Syrdarya basins at the expense of the republican budget for a total of 11 billion tenge.
In 2020, 744 million tenge was allocated from the republican budget for the study of the Shu-Sarysu sedimentary basin, and field work began. For 2021, KZT 856 million is provided from the republican budget for the study of the Shu-Sarysu sedimentary basin.
In the current year, design estimates are being developed for carrying out geological and geophysical studies in the Syrdarya and Aral (in the "Eastern" and "Western" sections) sedimentary basins.
Also, this year it is planned to carry out geological and mineralogical mapping at a scale of 1: 200,000 in the Burtesken-Akzhar ore region of North-West Karatau.
A roadmap is being developed for the development of the oil and gas industry of the Kyzylorda region for 2021-2022 for drilling new wells. In the roadmap being developed, it is planned to drill 79 oil and gas wells at its own expense at a depth of 2-2.5 thousand meters.
In addition, in June 2021, according to the final report of subsoil users for 2020, monitoring of the fulfillment of contractual obligations was carried out.
As a result of the monitoring, about 30 violations of subsoil users were revealed for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations, and notifications were sent in order to eliminate violations.

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On the work done for the 1st quarter of 2021 in the field of subsoil use

The total number of subsoil users in the region is 104, of which 71 subsoil users are engaged in the exploration and production of widespread minerals on the basis of 76 contracts and 12 licenses.
According to the statistics bodies, for January-February of the current year, the volume of oil production amounted to 734.2 thousand tons, which in comparison with the same period in 2020 amounted to 92.0%, or decreased by 63.7 thousand tons. The main reason is the depletion of oil fields.
For the 1st quarter of 2020, 2 meetings of expert commissions on subsoil use were held for exploration or production of widespread minerals in Kyzylorda region, where 4 applications of subsoil users were considered, based on the results of which appropriate decisions were made.
At the same time, 3 additional agreements to contracts were signed regarding amendments and additions to them ("Kyzylorda Kurylys Kurylymdary" LLP, "Tes Group" LLP, "Beskempir-Ontustik" LLP.
Since the beginning of the year, 2 licenses have been issued (JSC "PetroKazakhstanKumkol Resources", LLP "Galaz and Companies") for the extraction of common minerals.
For the 1st quarter of 2020, in the field of subsoil use, 3 government services were provided through the web portal:
1) "Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the depths under the site of the upcoming development" issued:
- 1 conclusion - "Kazakh munai zhane gaz tasymaldau instituttary" LLP
2) Registration of a pledge agreement for the right to subsurface use for exploration, production of widespread minerals issued:
- 2 certificate of registration of the agreement on the pledge of the right to subsurface use - "Aral Tuz" LLP (2 applications).
The comprehensive plan for the socio-economic development of Kyzylorda region for 2019-2022 provides for the geological study of the Shu-Sarysu, South Turgai and Syrdarya basins at the expense of the republican budget for a total of KZT 11 billion.
In 2020, KZT 744 million was allocated from the republican budget for the study of the Shu-Sarysu sedimentary basin and fieldwork has begun. For 2021, KZT 856 million is provided from the republican budget for the study of the Shu-Sarysu sedimentary basin.
In the current year, design estimates are being developed for carrying out geological and geophysical studies in the Syrdarya and Aral (in the Eastern and Western areas) sedimentary basins.
Also, this year it is planned to carry out geological and mineralogical mapping at a scale of 1: 200,000 in the Burtesken-Akzhar ore region of North-West Karatau.
A roadmap is being developed for the development of the oil and gas industry of Kyzylorda region for 2021-2022 for drilling new wells. In the roadmap being developed, it is planned to drill 79 oil and gas wells at its own expense at a depth of 2-2.5 thousand meters.
In addition, in June 2020, according to the final report of subsoil users for 2019, monitoring of the fulfillment of contractual obligations was carried out.
As a result of the monitoring, about 40 violations of subsoil users were revealed for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations, and notifications were sent in order to eliminate violations.
In this regard, control work was carried out for subsoil users who did not fulfill their contractual obligations for 2019 by visiting the subsoil user's facilities.

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Information on the work done in 2020 in the field of subsoil use

The total number of subsoil users in the region is 104, of which 70 subsoil users are engaged in the exploration and production of widespread minerals on the basis of 84 contracts and 10 licenses.
According to the statistics bodies, for 2020 the volume of oil production amounted to 4,604 thousand tons, which compared to the same period in 2019 amounted to 82.7%, or decreased by 960.4 thousand tons. The main reason is the depletion of oil fields.
In order to discuss and solve problematic issues of this industry, meetings are held on an ongoing basis with subsoil users of the region, in particular:
On March 12, 2020, chaired by the region akim with the participation of the Chairman of the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources A.A. Nadyrbaev, a meeting was held with subsoil users on the further development of the region's geological industry. Problematic issues of the development of the oil and gas sector were also discussed.
During the meeting, reports on these issues were presented by representatives of ministries, research institutes and heads of oil companies.
On March 15, 2020, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.L. Tugzhanov a meeting was held, where the issues of the region for improving the oil and gas sector were discussed.
As a result of the meeting, relevant instructions were given to central and local state bodies (minutes of March 26, 2020 No. 11-3 / 05-2395).
On April 29, 2020, chaired by the region akim, a meeting was held with the heads of large companies, where the formulation issues of the mining industry were discussed.
During the meeting, the reports of the heads of oil companies on further actions in the development of the oil and gas industry were heard.
On September 4, 2020, chaired by the region akim, a meeting was held, timed to coincide with the Day of Oil and Gas Industry Workers.
Also, on October 2, 2020, chaired by the regional akim, a meeting was held dedicated to the Day of Nuclear Industry Workers.
As part of the above events, the employees of the oil and uranium mining companies of the region were awarded, who made a significant contribution to the development of the oil and uranium sector.
In 2020, 6 meetings of the expert commissions on subsoil use were held for exploration or production of widespread mineral resources of Kyzylorda region, where 21 applications of subsoil users were considered, as a result of which appropriate decisions were made, in particular:
- on amendments and additions to the working programs of contracts in terms of changes in production volumes: "Kyzylordaurylysurylymdary" LLP, JSC "Turgai Petroleum", LLP "Kyzylorda Construction" and LLP "Kumkol Trans Service" - 2 applications, JSC "Araltuz" - 2 applications;
- on the agreement on the number of annual deductions for the socio-economic development of the Kyzylorda region and the development of its infrastructure - LLP "KurumsakMinerals", JSC "Araltuz";
- on the transfer of the subsoil use right - "Yermek and Co" LLP, "Kazaly Topyrak" LLP, "KutauSP" LLP, "Ardaq" IE, "Tes Group" LLP;
- on the issuance of a permit for the transfer of the right to subsurface use and (or) objects related to the right to subsurface use - Ponomarenko Ioanna Aleksandrovna - 2 applications, Mukashev Dauren Rakhmetovich - 2 applications
- temporary suspension of the production volume - JSC "Crystal Management" - 3 applications, "GezhubaShieli Cement Company" LLP.
Since the beginning of 2020, 1 contract has been concluded for the exploration of widespread minerals (JSC "PetroKazakhstanKumkolResources").
At the same time, 17 additional agreements to the contract on amendments and additions were signed ("Kuat Keramzit" LLP, "Kyzylorda Kurylys Kurylymdary" LLP, "Kutau SP" LLP, "Yermek and Co" JV LLP, "Kazaly-Topyrak" LLP , “ Kyran” LLP - 2, “ Beskempir-Ontustik ” LLP, JSC“ Crystal Management ”- 3, “ GezhubaShieli Cement Company ” LLP, JSC "Araltuz ", JSC "Turgai-Petroleum", "Ardaq" IE, "Kumkol Trans Service" LLP - 2, "DanaQuartz" LLP).
Since the beginning of the year, 6 licenses have been issued ("Aral Soda" LLP, Zhylkaidarov Farm, "Arys Tuz" LLP, "Premium-Class-Stroy" LLP, "Standard Sol" LLP, "Dolomit-Tas" LLP) for the extraction of common minerals.
In 2020, 17 state services were provided in the field of subsoil use through the web portal.
1) "Issuance of a conclusion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the depths under the site of the upcoming development" issued:
- 3 notifications - "Meliorator" LLP -1, "Design and survey institute" Kazdorproekt " LLP - 2;
- 8 conclusions - "Gelios" LLP, "RNVEA SPPI" LLP, "Design and survey institute" Kazdorproekt " LLP, " ArtNeftStroyProekt " LLP, " Shaliya Zink LTD " LLP, " HEK-KT " LLP, " MegaTransGroup " LLP, "KATEK" LLP.
2) "Issuance of a permit for the development of areas of occurrence of minerals" issued:
- 1 permit - "Meliorator" LLP;
3) Registration of a pledge agreement for the right to subsurface use for exploration, production of widespread minerals issued:
- 5 certificate of registration of the agreement on a pledge of the right to subsurface use - "Aral Tuz" LLP (4 applications) and 1 motivated refusal - "Meliorator" LLP.
At the beginning of 2020, control work was carried out for subsoil users who did not fulfill their contractual obligations for 2018 by visiting the subsoil user's facilities.
As a result, all previously admitted violations of contractual conditions were corrected by subsoil users. Also, in accordance with the current legislation, contracts were terminated for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations with 2 subsoil users (Mynbulak DolomitGroup LLP, "Bereke Ontustik" LLP).
In addition, in June 2020, according to the final report of subsoil users for 2019, monitoring of the fulfillment of contractual obligations was carried out.
As a result of the monitoring, about 40 violations of subsoil users were revealed for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations, and notifications were sent in order to eliminate violations.
At this time, work is underway to collect the necessary supporting documents from subsoil users for payment to the social sphere.
The comprehensive plan for the socio-economic development of the Kyzylorda region for 2019-2022 provides for the geological study of the Shu-Sarysu, South Turgai and Syrdarya basins at the expense of the republican budget for a total of KZT 11 billion.
For 2020, KZT 700 million has been allocated for the study of the Shu-Sarysu basin. Fieldwork has been carried out since June 2020, and fieldwork has been carried out since June 2020.

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On the work done for 9 months of 2020 in the field of subsoil use

The total number of subsoil users in the region is 104, of which 65 subsoil users are engaged in the exploration and production of widespread mineral resources based on 84 contracts and 10 licenses.
According to preliminary data from the statistics authorities, for 9 months of 2020, the volume of oil production amounted to 3,484.7 thousand tons, which compared to the same period in 2019 amounted to 82.9%, or decreased by 750.8 thousand tons. The main reason is the depletion of oil fields.
To discuss and solve problematic issues of this industry, meetings are held on an ongoing basis with subsoil users of the region, in particular:
On March 12, 2020, chaired by the region akim with the participation of the Chairman of the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources A.A. Nadyrbaev a meeting was held with subsoil users on the further development of the region's geological industry. Problematic issues of the development of the oil and gas sector were also discussed.
During the meeting, reports on these issues were presented by representatives of ministries, research institutes and heads of oil companies.
On March 15, 2020, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.L. Tugzhanov a meeting was held, where they discussed the issues of the region to improve the oil and gas sector.
As a result of the meeting, the relevant instructions were given to the central and local state bodies (minutes of March 26 this year, No. 11-3 / 05-2395).
On April 29, 2020, under the chairmanship of the region akim, a meeting was held with the heads of large companies, where the formulation issues of the mining industry were discussed.
During the meeting, the reports of the heads of oil companies were heard on further actions in the development of the oil and gas industry.
On September 4, 2020, chaired by the region akim, a meeting was held, timed to coincide with the Day of Oil and Gas Industry Workers.
Also, on October 2, 2020, chaired by the region akim, a meeting was held dedicated to the Day of Nuclear Industry Workers.
Within the framework of the above events, the employees of the oil and uranium mining companies of the region were awarded, which made a significant contribution to the development of the oil and uranium sector.
For 9 months of 2020, 4 meetings of the expert commissions on subsoil use were held for exploration or production of widespread minerals of Kyzylorda region, where 15 applications of subsoil users were considered, based on the results of which appropriate decisions were made.
Since the beginning of this year, 1 contract has been signed for the exploration of widespread minerals (JSC "PetroKazakhstan Kumkol Resources").
At the same time, 12 additional
agreements to the contract on amendments and additions ("Kuat Keramzit" LLP, "Kyzylorda Kurylys Kurylymdary" LLP, "Kutau SP" LLP, "Yermek and K" JV LLP, "Kazaly-Topyrak" LLP, "Kyran" LLP, LLP "Beskempir-Ontustik", JSC "Crystal Management", LLP "Company GezhubaShieli Cement").
Since the beginning of the year, 6 licenses have been issued (Aral Soda LLP, Zhylkaidarov Farm, Arys Tuz LLP, Premium-Class-Stroy LLP, Standard Salt LLP, Dolomit-Tas LLP) for the extraction of common minerals ...
For 9 months of 2020, 15 public services were provided in the field of subsoil use through the web portal.
At the beginning of this year, control work was carried out for subsoil users who did not fulfill their contractual obligations for 2018 by visiting the subsoil user's facilities.
As a result, all previously admitted violations of contractual conditions were corrected by subsoil users. Also, by the current legislation, contracts were terminated for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations with 2 subsoil users (“Mykbulak DolomitGroup” LLP, “Bereke Ontustik” LLP).
Also, in June of this year, according to the final report of subsoil users for 2019, monitoring of the fulfillment of contractual obligations was carried out.
As a result of the monitoring, about 40 violations of subsoil users were revealed for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations, and notifications were sent to eliminate violations.
At this time, work is underway to collect the necessary supporting documents from subsoil users for payment to the social sphere.
The comprehensive plan for the socio-economic development of Kyzylorda region for 2019-2022 provides for the geological study of the Shu-Sarysu, South Turgai and Syrdarya basins at the expense of the republican budget for a total of 11 billion tenge.
In 2020, the allocation of 2.6 billion tenge is provided, in 2021 - 5.220 billion tenge, in 2022 - 3.190 billion tenge.
For 2020, 700 million tenge has been allocated for the study of the Shu-Sarysu basin. Fieldwork has been carried out since June 2020, and fieldwork has been carried out since June 2020.

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Reference
on the work done for the 1st half of 2020
in the field of subsoil use

The total number of subsoil users in the region is 109, of which 65 subsoil users are engaged in exploration and production of widespread mineral resources on the basis of 92 contracts and 7 licenses.
According to preliminary data from the statistics authorities, for 5 months of 2020, the volume of oil production amounted to 1,997.2 thousand tons, which compared to the same period in 2019 amounted to 82.1%, or decreased by 474.3 thousand tons. The main reason is the depletion of oil fields.
In order to discuss and solve problematic issues in this industry, meetings are held on an ongoing basis with the subsoil users of the region, in particular:
On March 12, 2020, chaired by the regional akim with the participation of the Chairman of the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources, A.A. Nadyrbaev a meeting was held with subsoil users on the further development of the geological industry in the region. Problematic issues of the development of the oil and gas sector were also discussed.
During the meeting, reports on these issues were presented by representatives of ministries, research institutes and heads of oil companies.
March 15, 2020 under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Tugzhanov E.L. a meeting was held, where the issues of the region for improving the oil and gas sector were discussed.
As a result of the meeting, the relevant instructions were given to the central and local state bodies (minutes of March 26 this year, No. 11-3 / 05-2395).
On April 29, 2020, chaired by the regional akim, a meeting was held with the heads of large companies, where the formulation issues of the mining industry were discussed.
During the meeting, the reports of the heads of oil companies on further actions in the development of the oil and gas industry were heard.
For the first half of 2020, 2 meetings of the expert commissions on subsoil use were held for exploration or production of common minerals in Kyzylorda region, where 9 applications of subsoil users were considered, based on which relevant decisions were made.
Since the beginning of this year, 1 contract has been concluded for the exploration of widespread minerals (JSC "PetroKazakhstan Kumkol Resources").
At the same time, 11 additional agreements to the contract on amendments and additions were signed (Kuat Keramzit LLP, Kyzylorda Kurylys Kurylymdary LLP, Kutau SP LLP, Ermek and K JV LLP, Kazaly-Topyrak LLP ", LLP" Kyran ", LLP" Beskempir-Ontustik ", JSC" Crystal Management ").
Since the beginning of the year, 3 licenses have been issued (Aral Soda LLP, Zhylkaidarov Farm, Arys Tuz LLP) for the extraction of common minerals.
In the first half of 2020, 9 public services were provided in the field of subsoil use through the web portal, in particular:
- for the service "Issuance of an opinion on the absence or insignificance of minerals in the depths under the site of the upcoming development" 7 opinions were issued (LLP "Helios", LLP "RNVEA SPP I", LLP "Design and survey institute" Kazdorproekt ", LLP" ArtNeftStroyProekt ") and 3 notifications (Kazdorproekt Design and Survey Institute LLP - 2 and Meliorator LLP);
- for the service “Issuance of a permit for the development of territories of occurrence of mineral resources” 1 permit was issued by LLP “Meliorator”.
At the beginning of this year, control work was carried out for subsoil users who did not fulfill their contractual obligations for 2018 by visiting the subsoil user's facilities.
As a result, all previously committed violations of contractual conditions were corrected by subsoil users. Also, in accordance with the current legislation, contracts were terminated for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations with 2 subsoil users (“Mykbulak Dolomit Group” LLP, “Bereke Ontustik” LLP).
In addition, in June this year, according to the final report of subsoil users for 2019, monitoring of the fulfillment of contractual obligations was carried out.
As a result of the monitoring, about 40 violations of subsoil users were revealed for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations and notifications were sent to eliminate violations.
At this time, work is underway to collect the necessary supporting documents from subsoil users for payment to the social sphere.
The comprehensive plan for the socio-economic development of the Kyzylorda region for 2019-2022 provides for the geological study of the Shu-Sarysu, South Turgai and Syrdarya basins at the expense of the republican budget for a total of 11 billion tenge.
However, out of 2.6 billion tenge envisaged in 2020, 600 million tenge were allocated for the study of the Shu-Sarysu basin. Earlier allocated 870 million tenge for the study of the South Turgai basin were sequestered in April this year.
Therefore, the issue of allocating funds from the republican budget in the amount of 2.0 billion tenge for the study of the Syrdarya and South Turgai basins remains unresolved.
Nevertheless, the regional akimat sent letters to the Ministry of Finance (10.04.2020, No. 02 / 1-6 / 2157), the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan (10.04.2020, No. 02 / 1-6 / 2157 ) on the issue of allocating funds in the amount of 2 billion tenge for the study of the Syrdarya and South Turgai basins.
The Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan submitted a budget application for consideration by RBC in July this year.