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The Shymkent oil refinery has successfully completed its scheduled preventive maintenance, returning to full operation three days ahead of the deadline approved by the Ministry of Energy. Primary processing units resumed work on April 22, followed by deep processing units on May 2. The extensive overhaul involved over 2,000 specialists who inspected hundreds of pipelines and key units to ensure long-term safety and efficiency.
The completion marks a major milestone as the refinery transitions to an extended inter-repair period. Under this new cycle, the plant will bypass frequent long-term shutdowns, with the next large-scale maintenance not scheduled until 2030. This shift is designed to ensure a more consistent and stable supply of fuel for the domestic market, supported by the refinery’s strategic role as the sole producer for southern Kazakhstan.
Despite the temporary pause in production, the refinery maintained steady market supplies through pre-formed reserves. As the provider of roughly 30% of Kazakhstan’s oil products, the Shymkent facility remains vital to the national economy. These upgrades guarantee continued production of K4-standard gasoline and diesel, reinforcing the region’s energy security and industrial safety standards.
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