OREANDA-NEWS. On April 14, 2008 David O’Reiley updated the President on projects on increasing the exploration capacity of Tengizchevroil, reported the Official website www.akorda.kz.

“I also reported on the status of the expansion of Tengizchevroil. We just have added 4 tons per year of capacity with the first phase of expansion. This year, we expect to produce 18,7 million tons. When the second phase of expansion has been completed, we will be producing 24 million tons per year,” David O’Reiley said at a press briefing.

The sides discussed ecological issues of the company’s activities, particularly the project on storing and utilizing sulfur. The President gave concrete instructions concerning the ecological situation in the region of Tengizchevroil and underscored the necessity of abiding by the environment protection laws of the country.

It was noted during the meeting that Chevron was the first foreign company that came to work in Kazakhstan. These days, the company is preparing to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Tengizchevroil.