Ersai Kaspian Kontraktor, Too

What Ersai Kaspian Kontraktor, Too does

Ersai Caspian Contractor LLC (operating as ERSAI) is a Kazakhstan-based, privately held EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry, founded in 2003 as a joint venture between ERC Holdings (a subsidiary of Lancaster Group Kazakhstan) and Saipem International B.V. (part of Italian ENI Group). The company provides turnkey fabrication, module assembly, offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning, pipeline installation, concrete weight coating, and shipbuilding/repair services from a 2.2 million sq.m integrated industrial yard in Kuryk village, Mangystau Region, on the Caspian Sea coast. Customer-facing capabilities span a Belleli 1,000-ton pedestal gantry crane, a 140x110m floating-gate dry dock (15,000t capacity), a 9-vessel Caspian fleet, 872m of berths across 5 berths plus 1,000m of quay wall, 45,320 sq.m of covered fabrication space, 311,749 sq.m of open assembly area, and a 1,700-person accommodation camp.

Revenue is generated through lump-sum EPC project contracts and project-based fabrication work for international oil majors and Kazakh national oil companies (Tengizchevroil, Agip KCO/NCOC, Saipem, ExxonMobil Kazakhstan, KazMunayGas and its subsidiaries, Keppel Kazakhstan, KC Kazakh Panama S.A.), supplemented by professional services revenue from in-house NDT/Destructive/Verification laboratories, IIW-authorized welding training, and dry-dock ship maintenance. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed; the company operates under a B2B enterprise field sales motion through competitive tenders and direct negotiation with project operators and international consortia.

Ancillary revenue streams — Integrated Logistics (port/rail/road/heavy-lift), NDTL/DTL/VL testing services, Professional Training Center course fees, and Ship Maintenance — add optionality and reinforce local-content compliance for state-linked oil projects. ERSAI holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 3834-2:2006, ISO/IEC 17025, RMRS, ABS, IIW, PCN, ASNT, API, AWS, and ACCP certifications, and is one of five founding members of the KazWeld Association. The operating geography is Kazakhstan with a Caspian Sea regional reach (Kashagan, Tengiz, and Filanovsky projects), and the legal entity is incorporated as a limited liability company in the Republic of Kazakhstan, with registered office in Almaty, administrative office in Aktau, representative office in Atyrau, and primary industrial facility at the ERSAI Caspian Yard in Kuryk.

Name

Ersai Kaspian Kontraktor, Too

Legal name

ERSAI Caspian Contractor LLC

Website

https://ersai.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Ersai Caspian Contractor LLC (ERSAI) is a Kazakhstan-based EPC contractor, established 2003 as a JV between ERC Holdings and Saipem International B.V., delivering offshore/onshore fabrication, module assembly, pipeline installation, shipbuilding and integrated logistics for Caspian Sea oil and gas operators including Tengizchevroil, NCOC, and KazMunayGas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Oil and Gas EPC Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Offshore oil and gas construction
• Pipeline installation services
• Shipbuilding and ship repair
• EPC contractor services
• Marine fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Contracts: ERSAI generates revenue primarily through lump-sum EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts for offshore oil and gas projects in the Caspian Sea. Services span engineering, fabrication, installation, hook-up, and commissioning. Projects are executed for international oil majors and Kazakhstani national oil companies.
2. Fabrication and Module Manufacturing: Fabrication of steel structures, modules, pipe racks, piles, flares, and concrete weight-coated pipelines for oil and gas projects. Revenue is project-based, tied to tonnage and scope of work.
3. Integrated Logistics and Port Services: Cargo handling, transportation, storage, railway access, and port operations. Services are charged as part of overall project execution or as standalone logistics contracts.
4. Testing and Inspection Services: NDTL, DTL, and VL laboratory services are offered to third-party clients in addition to in-house use, providing revenue from non-destructive testing, destructive testing, and verification/calibration services.
5. Professional Training Services: Welding certification, professional training, and HSEQ courses delivered through the Professional Training Center. Revenue-generating through course fees and certification charges.
6. Ship Maintenance and Repair: Dry dock and ship repair services for marine vessels operating in the Caspian Sea, including dry-dock, afloat repairs, and conversion work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ERSAI provides integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation, hook-up, and commissioning (EPCi) services for offshore and onshore oil and gas projects in the Caspian Sea region. The company executes lump-sum EPC contracts covering module fabrication (up to 20,000 mt), pipeline installation, piles and flares, concrete weight coating, hook-up and commissioning, and shipbuilding/ship repair, delivered from its 2.2 million sq.m ERSAI Caspian Yard in Kuryk, Mangystau Region.

Product overview

ERSAI is a Kazakh oil and gas construction company offering integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning services through three core business lines: Onshore Fabrication, Offshore Construction, and Shipyard Operations. The company's product portfolio includes module fabrication, pipeline installation, hook-up and commissioning services, and marine vessel construction/conversion. Supporting services include non-destructive and destructive testing laboratories, welding services, professional training center, ship maintenance, and integrated logistics. Key facilities include the ERSAI Caspian Yard (2.2 million sq.m), fabrication yard (45,000 sq.m covered), dry dock (140x110m), and accommodation camp (1,700 capacity).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onshore Fabrication and Construction Onshore module fabrication and construction services including industrial module fabrication, comprehensive maintenance for oil and gas production facilities, and installation of FGP/WPMP/3GP process modules for oil and gas operators.
• Offshore Construction Marine offshore construction services including pipeline installation, EPC of early production clusters, fabrication and installation of pipe racks/piles/flares, concrete weight coating for subsea pipelines, and complete hook-up and commissioning for offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Shipyard and Shipbuilding Ship construction and conversion services including self-elevating jack-up drilling rigs for shallow-water operations, barge-type drilling rigs (e.g., Caspian Explorer), and marine vessel conversions (e.g., Castoro 16 trenching/backfilling barge).
• Integrated Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics services including access to the yard, port operations and services, cargo handling and transportation, storage and custom area facilities, and railway services at ERSAI's private port and integrated logistics chain.
• Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Accredited non-destructive testing laboratory providing weld and material inspection services including phased array ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, visual-optical testing, and portable PMI analysis for ERSAI's EPC projects and third-party clients.
• Destructive Testing Laboratory (DTL) Accredited destructive testing laboratory providing mechanical property verification including tensile, impact, hardness, and metallurgical testing for ERSAI's projects and third-party clients.
• Verification Laboratory (VL) Accredited calibration laboratory providing verification of measurement equipment across pressure, thermophysical/temperature, and electrical quantities.
• Welding Services Welding procedure qualification, welder certification, and production welding for structural and pipeline applications using SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and GMAW processes across carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloy, and copper-nickel base metals.
• Professional Training Center (PTC) Professional welding and industrial safety training with international certifications, delivering welder qualifications under ISO 9606 and HSEQ courses under state-licensed and RMRS-recognized credentials to ERSAI personnel and external clients.
• Ship Maintenance and Repair Ship repair and maintenance services including dry-dock work, afloat repairs, and conversion work for owners of marine vessels and drilling rigs operating in the Caspian Sea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual fabrication capacity of 25,000–30,000 metric tons with up to 10 million man-hours per year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERC Holdings (EPC Holdings LLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI was co-founded by ERC Holdings (a limited liability partnership established under Kazakhstan law) and Saipem International B.V. ERC Holdings is a subsidiary of Lancaster Group Kazakhstan, which operates in finance, banking, development business, mining, and oil and gas. ERC Holdings serves as the local Kazakh partner in the joint venture.
• Saipem International B.V. (ENI Group Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI was co-founded by Saipem International B.V., part of the ENI Group. Saipem is a global leader in oil and gas engineering and construction. As a founding partner, Saipem provides technology, international project management expertise, and execution standards to ERSAI, while ERSAI serves as Saipem's local execution arm in Kazakhstan's Caspian region.
• Lancaster Group KazakhstanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of ERC Holdings. Lancaster Group Kazakhstan operates across finance, banking, development business, mining, and oil and gas industries. Provides the local Kazakh business network and strategic direction through its subsidiary ERC Holdings.
• Tengizchevroil (TCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI has executed projects for Tengizchevroil, one of the largest oil producers in Kazakhstan, operating the Tengiz oilfield. ERSAI provides fabrication and offshore construction services for TCO's expansion projects.
• Agip KCO (North Caspian Operating Company N.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgip KCO (now NCOC) is the operator of the North Caspian Sea Production Sharing Agreement covering the Kashagan field. ERSAI has been a major EPC contractor for Kashagan projects, including EP Clusters 2 & 3, pipe racks, piles and flares, concrete weight coating, and hook-up & commissioning.
• Saipem SPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaipem SPA is the parent company of Saipem International B.V. ERSAI operates as Saipem's subsidiary/joint venture in Kazakhstan. ERSAI has executed multiple projects contracted by Saipem SPA for the Kashagan field (concrete weight coating, installation of pipelines).
• KMG Drilling & Services LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMG Drilling & Services is a subsidiary of KazMunayGas National Oil Company. ERSAI was the contractor for modification and construction of a jack-up drilling rig ('Satti') for KMG Drilling, executed jointly with Keppel Kazakhstan.
• ExxonMobil Kazakhstan (EMKI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExxonMobil Kazakhstan is operator of the Kashagan field through EMKI. ERSAI was contracted to perform modifications on the D-Island rig at the Kashagan field for ExxonMobil Kazakhstan.
• Keppel KazakhstanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI partnered with Keppel Kazakhstan on the construction of the jack-up drilling rig 'Satti' for KMG Drilling & Services. ERSAI handled fabrication and construction while Keppel provided engineering and project management.
• Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI partners with EFCA (Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia) on social investment and entrepreneurship development programs in Kuryk village. Joint projects include the 'Business Potential Development' program (2013–2015, 2017–2019) supporting local entrepreneurs, and the 'Learning Together' education program.
• Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce SubcontractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERSAI collaborates with Kazakhstani entrepreneurs trained through its programs. A group of Kuryk craftsmen participated in the national crafts festival 'Sheber' in Shymkent, winning a grant of 100,000 tenge from the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Some Kuryk craftsmen were included in the UNDP list for producing EXPO-2017 souvenirs.
• Dara Charitable FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERSAI partners with the Dara charitable fund on programs for children with special needs in Kuryk village and Aktau, including opening a psycho-pedagogical correction cabinet and an inclusive play area. Other partners in this initiative include Zhandig-S, Kazpromdiagnostika, Sitek Caspian, and Centrasia Trade.
• Subcontractors (General Welders, Sitek Caspian, Kaefer Centrasia, Stamgazstroy, and others)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERSAI works with a network of Kazakhstani subcontractors including General Welders, Sitek Caspian, Kaefer Centrasia, Stamgazstroy, DSL Caspian, Cape Caspian, Interstroi, and others for specialized services. These subcontractors are audited for HSE, quality, schedule, and local content compliance.
• KazMunayGas (KMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazMunayGas (KMG) is the national oil company of Kazakhstan and the parent of several ERSAI clients. ERSAI's operations support Kazakhstan's national oil and gas development strategy, including local content and nationalization objectives linked to KMG's investment agenda.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McDermott International: McDermott is a global offshore EPC contractor focused on subsea pipelaying, fabrication of offshore platforms and jackets, and hook-up/commissioning for upstream oil & gas. ERSAI's offshore construction, pipeline installation, and EP Clusters work at Kashagan and Tengiz mirrors McDermott's core offshore scope at a more regional/Caspian scale.
• Subsea 7: Subsea 7 is a leading subsea engineering, construction, and pipelaying contractor operating SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers, flowlines) vessels worldwide. ERSAI operates its own pipelay and trenching barges (Castoro 12, Castoro 16) in the Caspian, replicating Subsea 7's model of integrated subsea installation capability at a regional level.
• Saipem S.p.A. Saipem is ERSAI's founding JV partner (via Saipem International B.V., part of ENI Group) and one of the world's largest oil & gas EPC contractors. Saipem provides offshore/onshore engineering, fabrication, pipelaying, and hook-up/commissioning services globally — directly comparable to ERSAI's integrated Caspian EPC offering and the primary standard-setter for ERSAI's execution model.
• Lamprell plc: Lamprell is a UAE-headquartered offshore and onshore construction, fabrication, and rig-building contractor serving the Middle East, Caspian, and India markets. Like ERSAI, it builds jack-up drilling rigs, fabricates offshore structures, and delivers EPC services to national oil companies and IOCs in regional shallow-water fields.

Peers

• Heerema Marine Contractors:

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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