Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries

What Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries does

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. LLP (KPI) operates Kazakhstan's first and only integrated gas-chemical complex, located in the Karabatan area of the Atyrau region within the National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark Special Economic Zone. The company was established in 2008 under Government Decree No. 101 of January 29, 2004, and is owned 49.5% by national oil company KazMunayGas, 49.5% by Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu LLP (a subsidiary of the National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna), and 1% by Almex Plus LLP; since June 2018 the entity has been under the trust management of KazMunayGas. KPI's core technology is a 503,000 tonnes/year propane dehydrogenation unit using CB&I Lummus CATOFIN technology feeding a 500,000 tonnes/year propylene polymerization unit using NOVOLEN technology. Construction of the 165-hectare facility (6,931 equipment units, 4,000+ workers during construction) was completed in December 2021 and the plant was commissioned in November 2022. Supporting on-site infrastructure includes a 62 MW gas turbine power plant, industrial gas production (Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases), and a multi-stream water treatment block.

KPI's product is homopolymer polypropylene, currently offered in 15 grades with a roadmap to up to 64 grades, supplied in 25 kg bags, 1-tonne big bags, and bulk delivery with packaging throughput of 1,500–1,800 tonnes per day. Downstream customers include domestic polypropylene processors serving the construction, medical, food, and textile industries, and exporters shipping into Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Distribution is supported by three regional warehouses, most recently a 600-tonne facility in Shymkent opened in March 2026. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts for large industrial buyers.

The revenue model is direct B2B polypropylene sales, with 2025 commercial momentum showing domestic sales up 71.3% and export sales up 44%, and Q1 2026 production up 69.1% year-over-year. Since 2022, cumulative shipments have crossed 1 million tonnes. The company has invested in digital back-office transformation through SAP S/4HANA ERP integrated with Directum RX, earning regional awards and a 2026 SAP Innovation Awards nomination. Operational risk was visible in February 2026 when production was suspended twice — once due to a propane-supply disruption from Tengizchevroil following an emergency at TCO facilities, and once for planned maintenance of the propane dehydrogenation unit.

Name

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries

Legal name

ТОО «Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc.»

Website

https://kpi.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. LLP operates Kazakhstan's first integrated gas-chemical complex in Atyrau, producing up to 500,000 tonnes per year of homopolymer polypropylene from propane using licensed CATOFIN and NOVOLEN technologies, supplying domestic converters and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petrochemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Petrochemical Manufacturing (325110), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyolefins (PE, PP) (IMAEADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Base Olefins (Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene) (IMAEADAA)

Keywords

• Polypropylene production
• Petrochemical manufacturing
• Gas chemical complex
• Propane dehydrogenation
• Homopolymer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Atyrau

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Polypropylene Sales: KPI generates revenue primarily through the sale of polypropylene produced at its integrated gas-chemical complex. The company sells to domestic processors and exports to international markets. Domestic sales grew 71.3% while export sales grew 44% in 2025. The company has shipped 1 million tonnes of polypropylene since beginning operations in 2022.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. operates an integrated gas-chemical complex that produces homopolymer polypropylene through propane dehydrogenation (CATOFIN technology, 503,000 tonnes/year) and propylene polymerization (NOVOLEN technology, 500,000 tonnes/year). The company sells 15 currently developed polypropylene grades (out of a potential 64) to domestic and international processors serving construction, medical, food, and textile industries, with packaging in 25 kg bags, 1 tonne big-bags, or bulk delivery.

Product overview

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. operates the first integrated petrochemical complex in Kazakhstan, producing polypropylene as its core product. The manufacturing process involves propane dehydrogenation using CATOFIN technology (503,000 tons/year processing capacity) followed by propylene polymerization using NOVOLEN technology (500,000 tons/year polypropylene production). The company offers homopolymer polypropylene grades for construction, medical, food, and textile industries, with 15 grades currently developed and potential for up to 64 grades. Supporting infrastructure includes industrial gas production, water treatment, and power generation facilities. Distribution is supported by regional warehouses including facilities in Shymkent and Atyrau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polypropylene (Homopolymer) Homopolymer polypropylene manufactured through propane dehydrogenation (CATOFIN technology) and propylene polymerization (NOVOLEN technology) at the integrated gas-chemical complex in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes across 15 grades (with potential for 64 grades), supplied in 25 kg bags, 1 tonne big-bags, or bulk delivery to domestic and international processors serving construction, medical, food, and textile industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in carpet selling prices for Bal Carpet factory due to domestic polypropylene sourcing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CNCEC (China National Chemical Engineering Company)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCNCEC served as the general contractor for construction of the integrated gas-chemical complex, responsible for building the 165 ha facility with 6,931 equipment units.
• CB&I Lummus TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensor of CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation and NOVOLEN propylene polymerization technologies used at the KPI facility.
• Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases LLPcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides industrial gas production (nitrogen 5000 nm3/h and dry compressed air 4000 nm3/h) for KPI operations.
• Karabatan Utility Solutions LLPcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electricity (62 MW) for KPI operations through on-site power generation.
• SIBURmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Russia's largest petrochemical company for operational expertise sharing, strategic sessions, and leadership development programs. KPI personnel trained at SIBUR facilities.
• Dunga Operating GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference visit participant sharing IT solutions and digital transformation experience with KPI.
• Silleno LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference visit participant for digital solutions exchange; joint celebration of Nauryz holiday with KPI and KMG PetroChem.
• MAN Energy SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman company supplying compressors for KPI facility; discussions ongoing for after-sales service cooperation at MAN facility in Oberhausen, Germany.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SABIC: Saudi Arabia's national petrochemical champion and one of the world's largest polyolefins producers. Competes with KPI in global PP markets and sets the international price benchmarks to which KPI's export sales are linked.
• PetroChina Company Limited: China's largest oil and gas company and a major domestic polypropylene producer. Comparable as a state-backed, integrated petrochemical producer and a likely counterpart in KPI's Chinese export markets.
• LyondellBasell: Global polyolefins leader with proprietary polypropylene and polyethylene technologies. Comparable as a large-scale, technology-driven PP producer against which KPI's licensed NOVOLEN process competes.

Direct peers

• Braskem: Latin America's largest petrochemical company and a major polypropylene producer. Comparable as a polyolefins-focused producer serving regional converters from large integrated complexes using licensed technologies.
• Borouge: UAE-based joint venture between ADNOC and Borealis producing polyolefins (polyethylene and polypropylene) at world scale. Highly comparable as an integrated, JV-backed polyolefins producer serving Asia and emerging markets with similar technology licensing approach.
• INEOS Olefins & Polymers: European polyolefins heavyweight producing polypropylene and polyethylene for global markets. Comparable as a pure-play polyolefins producer competing on cost and grade portfolio.
• SIBUR: Russia's largest integrated petrochemical company and a direct competitor in polypropylene. SIBUR is also an explicit operational partner of KPI, having hosted KPI personnel for training — the most directly comparable peer by product, technology base, and CIS market footprint.
• Hengli Petrochemical: Chinese integrated petrochemical company producing polypropylene at large scale. Comparable as a vertically integrated, large-capacity PP producer serving Asian and export markets — directly relevant to KPI's China export book.

Regional players

• National Petrochemical Company (NPC) of Iran: Iran's state-owned petrochemical holding with significant polypropylene capacity. Comparable as a regional, state-backed polyolefins producer operating in markets adjacent to KPI's CIS and Middle East footprint.
• SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic): Azerbaijan's state oil and gas company with petrochemical operations in the Caspian region. Comparable as a Caspian/CIS regional state-backed energy and petrochemical player operating in markets geographically adjacent to KPI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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