VOL. XLV

No 42

21-October-2002

CASPIAN

Kalamkas Discovery Boosts Kazakstan Crude Potential

The announcement by Agip Kazakstan North Caspian Operating Company (Agip KCO) on 10 October that it had discovered oil in Kazakstans offshore Kalamkas structure reinforces industry perceptions that the country holds the potential to become a major crude producer in the future. Agip KCO, leader of a western consortium that holds the concession for the giant offshore Kashagan oilfield, said that its...