АО "КИНГ"

What АО "КИНГ" does

АО "КИНГ" (Kazakhstan Institute of Oil and Gas, Казахский Институт Нефти и Газа) is a Kazakhstan-incorporated joint-stock engineering and project design organization headquartered in Almaty, operating in the market since 2002 as a consolidation entity for legacy Soviet-era design institutes. The firm functions as a multi-disciplinary engineering services platform spanning seven verticals: oil and gas, power engineering, civil and industrial construction, petrochemicals and oil refining, mining and metallurgical complexes, gas chemistry and gas processing, and R&D / technical regulation. Services cover the full project lifecycle — from conceptual design and FEED to working documentation, regulatory adaptation and approval, supply management, construction supervision, and standards development (including national standards СТ РК, interstate GOSTs, and adaptation of ISO/API/ASME/ASTM/DNV frameworks). The firm operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries that extend its technical reach: ТОО "ИК Казгипронефтетранс" (pipeline transportation engineering), АО "Институт КазНИПИЭнергопром" (thermal power design institute), and АО "НИПИ Каспиймунайгаз" (oil and gas field development, Atyrau-based, one of the oldest design institutes in Kazakhstan).

The firm sells exclusively to enterprise and government clients via direct B2B field sales, responding to RFPs and tenders from major national oil companies (KazMunayGas and affiliates), international oil companies operating in Kazakhstan (Tengizchevroil, NCOC/Kashagan, ExxonMobil, Maersk), national pipeline operators (KazTransOil, CPC, AGP), state energy utilities (KEGOC), and refining/petrochemical assets (Atyrau NPZ, Pavlodar NHZ). Revenue is generated on a project-by-project professional services basis under negotiated contracts, including full EPC engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per engagement. The client roster is dominated by marquee Kazakhstan national-priority projects — Kashagan, Tengiz Future Expansion (ПБР), Kazakhstan-China Oil and Gas Pipelines (including the third line feasibility study), KCP station facilities, Ekibastuz GRES-2 expansion, and Pavlodar refinery modernization.

The firm maintains offices in Almaty (HQ, Abylai Khan Ave. 58a), Astana (regional office, Saryarka 6), and Atyrau (via subsidiary). It holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, is a member of KAZENERGY, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the Union of Engineering Companies of Kazakhstan, and the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Auditors. Its stated competitive position is "one of the largest and most successful engineering and design organizations in Kazakhstan," with active collaborations with Bechtel, Schlumberger, and Sinopec for technology transfer on international projects. The company has participated in over 30 projects in the national electricity sector and claims involvement in "almost all significant oil and gas projects" in Kazakhstan over recent decades.

Name

АО "КИНГ"

Legal name

Акционерное общество "Казахский институт нефти и газа"

Website

https://king.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

АО "КИНГ" is a Kazakhstan-based multi-disciplinary engineering and project design firm serving oil & gas, energy, refining, mining, and civil sectors through direct B2B sales to national oil companies, IOCs, and state-owned enterprises, with full project lifecycle capabilities and three wholly-owned engineering subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Services for Oil and Gas

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM)

Keywords

• Oil gas engineering
• Engineering design services
• Field development engineering
• Pipeline engineering design
• Petrochemical engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Алматы, Алматы

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Design Services: Professional engineering services for oil and gas, energy, petrochemicals, and civil construction sectors. Services include conceptual design, working documentation development, adaptation and approval, supply management and construction supervision.
2. R&D and Technical Documentation Development: Research and development services including technical regulation development (national standards, interstate standards, international standards adaptation) and NDT development for oil, gas, and marine industries.
3. Project Management and EPC Contracts: Full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contract services as demonstrated by the Alibekmola field development project, providing 'full factory readiness' services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

АО "КИНГ" is a Kazakhstan-based engineering and design organization that delivers comprehensive engineering services for the oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, mining, and civil construction sectors. Services span the entire project lifecycle including conceptual design, FEED, working documentation, adaptation and approval with regulatory authorities, supply management, construction supervision, and R&D for technical regulation and standards development.

Product overview

АО «КИНГ» (Kazakhstan Institute of Oil and Gas) is a leading engineering and project organization providing comprehensive engineering services across multiple sectors. The company operates as a platform of integrated services rather than a single product, offering seven core service areas: Oil and Gas, Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petrochemicals and Oil Refining, Mining and Metallurgical Complex, Research and Development (НИОКР), and Gas Chemistry and Gas Processing. The company also holds three subsidiaries (Казгипронефтетранс, КазНИПИЭнергопром, and Каспиймунайгаз) that extend its capabilities in industrial design, heat power engineering, and oil/gas field development respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering
• Power Engineering
• Civil and Industrial Engineering
• Petrochemicals and Oil Refining Engineering
• Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
• Research and Development / Technical Regulation
• Gas Chemistry and Gas Processing Engineering
• EPC Project Management and Construction Supervision

Quantifiable outcome

• Participated in over 30 projects in Kazakhstan's national electricity sector
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• КазМунайГаз (KMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national oil and gas company and key strategic partner. Joint projects include comprehensive studies of Kazakhstan sedimentary basins and hydrocarbon resource assessment. KMG is one of the largest state-owned companies in Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector.
• Азиатский газопровод (AGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline projects. AGP is the operator of the Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline system.
• ExxonMobil KazakhstancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational oil major operating in Kazakhstan, particularly at the Tengiz field. Partnership involves collaboration on major upstream projects.
• BechtelmajorTechnology or IntegrationGlobal engineering and construction company. Partnership involves technology transfer and collaboration on large-scale oil and gas projects in Kazakhstan.
• Schlumberger (Шлюмберже)majorTechnology or IntegrationLeading global oilfield services company providing technology and services for reservoir characterization, drilling, production, and processing.
• SinopecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina's largest oil and gas company. Partnership involves oil exploration and development research services, particularly for Kazakhstan-China pipeline related projects.
• КазТрансОйлcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational oil transportation company operating Kazakhstan's main oil pipeline network. Partnership involves pipeline engineering and modernization projects.
• Казахойл Актобе (КОА)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOil producing company operating in Aktobe region. Partnership involves field development and oil production projects.
• Өзен Мұнай ГазcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor oil and gas producing company operating at the Uzen field in Mangystau region. Partnership involves oil field development and production optimization.
• BechtelmajorTechnology or IntegrationUS-based global engineering and construction company. Collaboration on technology transfer and implementation of international engineering standards.
• КазСтройСервисminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction services company. Partnership for construction phase of engineering projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McDermott International: Global EPC specialist in offshore and onshore oil & gas, including pipeline, subsea, and refinery work. Comparable to KING in delivering complex engineering for upstream and midstream projects in CIS-adjacent geographies.
• Worley: Australian-headquartered global engineering and project delivery firm focused on energy, chemicals, and resources. Directly comparable as an engineering services provider serving upstream, midstream, refining, and power clients across similar EPC and FEED scopes.
• Petrofac: UK-based EPC and operations services provider for the energy sector, with deep exposure to upstream, midstream, and integrated projects. Comparable in business model and customer base to KING's oil & gas engineering and field development work.
• KBR: Global engineering, procurement, and construction firm serving hydrocarbons, energy, and government clients. Directly comparable in delivering FEED, EPC, and engineering services for upstream and midstream energy projects.
• Technip Energies: Global EPC and engineering company specializing in oil & gas, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals. Comparable to KING in delivering concept, FEED, and EPC scopes for major upstream and downstream energy projects.
• Saipem: Italian EPC and drilling services firm with strong oil & gas pipeline and offshore engineering capabilities. Comparable in delivering complex pipeline and field development engineering comparable to KING's Kazakhstan-China pipeline and Kashagan-related work.

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Canadian-headquartered global engineering and project management firm with significant oil & gas, power, and infrastructure exposure. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary engineering services peer in the broader EPC ecosystem where KING operates.
• Bechtel: Largest US-based EPC contractor with extensive oil & gas, pipeline, and infrastructure portfolio. Already a partner of KING on Kazakh projects; competes for the same lead-EPC roles on Tengiz-class megaprojects.
• Fluor Corporation: Large US-based global EPC firm with broad energy, infrastructure, and industrial project portfolio. Competes for major Kazakh energy EPC scopes alongside KING and its consortium partners.

Regional players

• KazMunayGas Engineering (KMG Engineering): Engineering subsidiary of Kazakhstan's national oil company KazMunayGas, focused on oil & gas project design and field development in Kazakhstan. Most direct domestic competitor and counterpart to KING in Kazakh upstream engineering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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