Tengizchevroil announced oil production rise in 2015

ATYRAU. KAZINFORM In H1 2015 Atyrau-based Tengizchevroil has extracted 14 mln 70 thousand tonnes of oil that is 8.2% higher compared to the same period in 2014, the company's press service informs.

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In 2014 the company extracted 26 mln 700 thousand tonnes of oil. The volume of output at the deposit decreased compared to 2013 having made 98.4% against the 2013 index. The volume of the associated gas extracted reduced too: in 2014 this index was at 14 bln 1 mln cubic meters that is 97.2% against the indicator of 2013. The company explains such reduction with overhaul works carried out at the company's facilities.