The new 3GP at Tengiz, one of the “world’s largest and deepest” oilfields, is a key part of the FGP.

TCO’s annual crude output is expected to hit approximately 40mt when all facilities are fully operational. Credit: Fluor Corporation/Business Wire.

AFluor-led joint venture has completed the Future Growth Project (FGP) at the Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan, marking the start of an expansion in crude oil production.

This development is a result of the collaboration between Fluor, Worley, Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas and KazGiproNefteTrans Engineering Company, which have been providing a comprehensive range of services to the Tengiz oilfield operator Tengizchevroil (TCO) since 2011.

TCO is owned by Chevron (50%), KazMunayGas (20%), ExxonMobil (25%) and Lukoil (5%).

The new third-generation plant (3GP) constructed at Tengiz, one of the “largest” and “deepest” oilfields in the world, is a key component of the FGP.

The commencement of operations at 3GP is expected to lead to a gradual increase in crude oil production over the coming months. TCO’s total annual crude oil output is forecast to reach approximately 40 million tonnes (mt) once all facilities are fully operational.

Fluor Energy Solutions business president Mike Alexander said: “Achieving first oil is a significant accomplishment and we congratulate the TCO team.