Kazakhstan to pursue Eni-Shell consortium for multibillion dollar fine

Authorities insist the North Caspian Operating Company breached Kazakh environmental regulations in 2022

Technicians adjust pipe fittings on the D-Island production island at the Kashagan offshore oilfield in western Kazakhstan
Technicians adjust pipe fittings on the D-Island production island at the Kashagan offshore oilfield in western KazakhstanPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 19 August 2025, 15:01Updated 19 August 2025, 15:43
KazakhstanKashaganNorth Caspian Operating CompanyEniShell