Oil output at Tengiz field resumed in Kazakhstan

Production operations have been resumed at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan, the country's Ministry of Energy reported.

According to the operational headquarters, the first well (group metering station-52) was successfully opened today at 03:35 AM (GMT+5). The technological installations (PBF facility) have been launched and are functioning normally. Currently, five wells have been brought into operation," the statement reads.

The technical services of Tengizchevroil are preparing for the launch of the group metering station-53 (GMS-53). The increase in production volumes will occur in stages as system parameters stabilize and safety measures are fully ensured.

On January 18, 2026, two fires erupted at the GTES-4 power generation plant located in the field, disrupting power distribution systems. As a result, Tengizchevroil was forced to suspend oil production at both the Tengiz and Korolev fields for safety reasons.