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Pipeline Infrastructure and Export Routes
Sheber Oyl, operating in the landlocked nation of Kazakhstan, relies heavily on robust transportation infrastructure to support its growing export production. In recent years, significant improvements in this infrastructure have enhanced export capabilities. Sheber Oyl benefits from consistent access to pipeline networks, bolstered by a strong relationship with its parent company.
Key Pipelines
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Uzen-Atyrau-Samara (UAS) Pipeline: Historically the primary export route, this 1,500-kilometer pipeline delivers crude oil from Kazakhstan to Samara, Russia, serving as a critical outlet for Sheber Oyl’s exports.
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Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Pipeline: Since 2001, this 1,510-kilometer pipeline to Novorossiysk, a Russian port on the Black Sea, has supplemented the UAS route. The CPC pipeline offers a more profitable export option, prompting Sheber Oyl to increase the proportion of crude oil shipped via this channel.
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Atasu-Alashankou Pipeline: Launched in December 2005, this 1,000-kilometer pipeline connects Kazakhstan to China, with an initial capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum (200 kbopd). Expansion is anticipated in the coming years, further diversifying Sheber Oyl’s export options.
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Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) Pipeline: Operational since July 2006, this pipeline links Baku, Azerbaijan, to Ceyhan, Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea. With a potential capacity of 50 million tonnes (1,000 kbopd), the BTC pipeline is under consideration as an alternative route for Sheber Oyl’s crude oil.
Strategic Relationships and Export Markets
Despite Kazakhstan’s reliance on neighboring countries for oil exports, Sheber Oyl has cultivated a rapidly expanding and diverse export market. The company’s strong ties with its parent entity ensure reliable access to critical oil transport infrastructure. In 2016, Sheber Oyl exported 59% of the crude oil produced from its core assets, UMG and EMG. During this period:
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The CPC pipeline accounted for 26% of the company’s crude oil exports.
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The UAS pipeline handled 33% of crude oil sales.
Future Considerations
Sheber Oyl continues to explore additional pipeline routes to enhance flexibility and profitability. The company’s strategic focus on leveraging improved infrastructure, such as the CPC and potential BTC pipelines, positions it well to meet growing global demand for Kazakhstan’s crude oil.