10.10.24

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.

https://www.kmg.kz/en/press-center/press-releases/nefteservis/