Kazakhstan and Sinopec Agree on Key Terms for Polyethylene Project

BEIJING: The national operator of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, KazMunayGaz, has recently signed a significant agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, popularly known as Sinopec. The deal outlines the terms for jointly developing a Polyethylene project in the Atyrau Region. The signing ceremony took place on May 18 in Xi'an, China.

During Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's recent visit to China, an agreement was signed between the two nations. As per the agreement, Sinopec will participate and support the Polyethylene project as a cooperative partner. This project is anticipated to be the biggest natural gas and chemical project in the region, and the investment decision is scheduled to be made final by 2024. Once Sinopec officially becomes a part of the project, all parties involved will sign an equity acquisition agreement and other legally binding documents.

Sinopec and KazMunayGaz have taken their longstanding partnership to new heights with the signing of a new agreement. The collaboration will utilize Sinopec's extensive expertise in engineering, marketing, sales, production, and operation, along with KazMunayGaz's strong local market presence and abundant resources. This move is expected to propel both companies towards mutually beneficial growth, creating a win-win situation for all involved.

Sinopec, a company with diversified upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, is publicly traded on both domestic and international stock exchanges. Its parent company, China Petrochemical Corporation, is globally recognized as the largest refining company and the third largest chemical company, thanks to Sinopec's robust oil and petrochemical core businesses and comprehensive marketing network. Additionally, Sinopec's impressive position among the top 5 companies listed on Fortune's Global 500 List solidifies its formidable presence in the business world.

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