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KAZAKHSTAN RUSSIA

Lukoil bosses make moves on Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea fields

Vagit Alekperov, President of Lukoil, and Alik Aidarbayev of JSC NC KazMunayGas (KMG) signing an agreement on the Al-Farabi Project of the Caspian Sea, 8 October 2020.. © Lukoil

With Kazakhstan getting back to business after the recent unrest, Lukoil oil chef Vagit Alekperov visited Nur-Sultan earlier this month to maintain his presence there and ensure the continuity of Kazakh contracts. [...] (359 words)

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