ASTANA, April 11 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan has started
arbitration proceedings against companies developing its giant
Kashagan and Karachaganak oilfields over $13 billion and $3.5
billion in deduced costs, respectively, Energy Minister
Almasadam Satkaliyev said on Tuesday.
"I can only say these lawsuits have been filed in the
interest of the people of Kazakhstan," Satkaliyev told
reporters, refusing to provide any further details about the
claims.
The offshore Kashagan field, one of the biggest discoveries
in recent decades, is being developed by Eni , Shell , TotalEnergies , ExxonMobil ,
KazMunayGas , Inpex and CNPC .
(Reporting by Tamara Vaal;
Writing by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Messaging: olzhas.auyezov.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
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