in Atyrau

Economy

​No lay-offs at Kashagan

As it was reported earlier, the process of operational model restructuring at the North Caspian project has been completed. July 17 2015, 17:20 5 357 views

Economy

​Eni and KMG agree to jointly explore Isatay offshore block

KazMunayGas signed the contract for joint exploration and production at Isatay offshore block. The information was posted on Kazakhstan stock exchange website. July 17 2015, 14:00 5 143 views

Society

​Man killed by lightning in Atyrau region

On July 11, in the morning during a thunder-storm 40-y.o. resident of Tushchykudyk village in Issatai District was killed by the lightning. July 14 2015, 15:44 4 085 views

Ecology

​Bird flu revealed in dead gannet in Atyrau region

The Italian specialists have discovered the bird flu H5 N1 in the dead gannet in Atyrau region. July 14 2015, 11:29 6 516 views

Economy

KPJV foreign labour work permits withdrawal, repartition of spheres of influence in oil industry and other issues

Interesting developments take place recently around Tengizchevroil's Future Growth Project. Ak Zhaik newspaper learnt about disagreements that arose between Akimat (Governor's office) of Atyrau Oblast and two foreign shareholders of KPJV design company, and one of its domestic shareholders has been sold by the state to the private company. July 13 2015, 18:29 10 677 views

Society

​One-person picket against water tariff increase

On July 12, on the river embankment under the central bridge between regional and city government buildings one-person picket was organized by Talgat Ayan, the resident of Atyrau. Talgat organized this picket in protest of future increase of tariffs for water that the government promised to launch as of August 1 this year (see “Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1"). July 13 2015, 10:00 4 339 views

Crime

UK citizen fined for no work permit

The specialized administrative court of Atyrau passed the decision concerning Gray Craig David- the citizen of Great Britain, who worked at Kashagan project without permit documents. July 10 2015, 11:11 7 567 views

Economy

​Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1

As of August 1, 2015 tap water in Atyrau will rise in price: for the population - for 48,4%, for other consumers - for 67%. This was informed by the regional department on regulation of natural monopolies and protection of the competition. July 9 2015, 16:41 4 697 views

Economy

​We shouldn't depend only on “big three” - Kashagan, Tengiz, Karachaganak

Kazakhstans' KAZENERGY Association uniting more than 70 major players in the oil, gas and energy business issued its information bulletin for June 2015. July 9 2015, 11:55 5 143 views

Culture

Orchestra to stage concert on the Ural River bank tonight

Tonight, July 8, at 8:00pm the Atyrau folk orchestra named after Dina Nurpeisova will stage a concert on the embankment of the Ural River (on the pier near Sanatoriy). July 8 2015, 15:40 8 718 views

Society

​In Atyrau two people suffered from festive fireworks

Emergency Department of Atyrau Oblast reported that on July 6 in Atyrau at Issatai and Makhambet Square during fireworks dedicated to Astana Day two people suffered from burns. July 7 2015, 15:57 3 845 views

Economy

​First benzol recovered!

On July 3 the first batch of commercial benzol has been recovered at the Complex facility for production of aromatic hydrocarbons (KPA) at Atyrau refinery. July 7 2015, 10:25 4 108 views

Economy

​Mother & daughters

KazMunaiGas Oil Company (KMG) intends to sell 50 % of shares to NWF Samruk-Kazyna (KMG is the subsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna) in Kashagan project nearly for $4,7 billion. July 3 2015, 10:00 4 005 views

Crime

Three men in a boat or two versions of shoot-out on the riverside

On June 26 there was a clash between the residents of Besikty village and employees of fisheries inspection. Firearms have been brought out and three criminal cases have been initiated. July 1 2015, 12:30 6 323 views

Ecology

​Temperature hits 54 degrees Celsius in Atyrau

Abnormally hot weather has been tormenting Atyrau for two weeks already. June 30 2015, 16:00 6 203 views

Sport

​Coach from Czech Republic to head Atyrau “Beibarys” hockey club

Head coach of the regional “Beibarys" ice-hockey team Alexander Istomin has left his position at his own will, HC “Beibarys" press service informed. June 30 2015, 10:39 9 380 views

Society

Three people drowned in one day

On June 28, three people drowned in one day in the rivers in our region. June 29 2015, 16:22 3 953 views

Society

​Extreme heat to persist in Atyrau into next week

Extreme heat to persist in Kazakhstan into next week. June 25 2015, 16:24 3 085 views

Economy

TCO Projects: ​Train won't go any further

Railroad workforce engaged in TCO projects is downsized. June 24 2015, 15:57 5 402 views

Economy

​Ill-fated week of Englishman in Atyrau

Specialized administrative court of Atyrau fined the citizen of Great Britain Coy Gavin Paul who was illegally working at the Kashagan project. June 22 2015, 15:42 4 862 views

Society

​Ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov: ”I saw the city for the first time in three years”

On June 18, the appeal regional court conditionally ahead of schedule released ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov, who was charged within the criminal case of ex-governor Bergey Ryskaliev's organized criminal group. June 22 2015, 09:39 3 757 views

Ecology

Crude oil spill stretching over a hectare discovered in steppe

During the raid organized by the nature protection prosecutor's office on the territory of Makat Distrct, the team discovered oil spill along the railroad located between Karabatan station and Taskesken double track station. June 19 2015, 17:19 6 568 views

Society

​Abnormal heat in Atyrau during week-end

Abnormal heat with air temperature 5-10 degrees C higher than normal values has been established in the majority of regions in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's national forecaster Kazhydromet informs. June 19 2015, 15:03 3 422 views

Society

​Scientific Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas

International Caspian Research Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas. This was informed by the President of the institute Ali Abishev (on a photo). June 19 2015, 10:06 4 421 views

Culture

Buried warrior of Oguz period uncovered in Atyrau

A buried warrior of Oguz period was uncovered in Terekty area of Atyrau region. June 17 2015, 14:52 7 911 views