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SICIM awarded contract for 5 BCMA Gas Processing Plant in Kazakhstan
SICIM awarded contract for 5 BCMA Gas Processing Plant in Kazakhstan
The facility represents a significant milestone for SICIM and a strategically important investment for Kazakhstan's energy sector.
A project that combines large-scale gas treatment capacity with rigorous safety, environmental, and operational requirements through international best practices in engineering and construction.
A facility that will strengthen energy security and maximize the value of the country's natural resources.
Busseto, 15 June 2026 – SICIM and Hyundai Engineering have received a Letter of Award (LOA) from QazaqGaz, Kazakhstan's state-owned natural gas company, for the construction of a facility capable of processing 5 billion cubic meters per year (BCMA) of raw gas in northwestern Kazakhstan. A project that will combine large-scale gas treatment capacity with stringent safety, environmental, and operational requirements, leveraging international best practices in engineering and construction.
"Karachaganak is among the world's largest fields, and this award fills us with satisfaction because it recognizes our technical expertise and proven ability to execute major, complex infrastructure projects in the energy sector in challenging environments. Delivering a contract of this magnitude, with a facility capable of processing 5 BCMA, represents a significant achievement for SICIM and will further strengthen our position as a trusted international contractor in the global energy industry" states Guido Cagnani, Managing Director of SICIM. "This facility will contribute to strengthening energy security and maximizing the value of the country’s natural resources, while representing a strategically significant investment for Kazakhstan’s energy sector."
The project will also create opportunities to promote local employment, transfer knowledge, support local suppliers and contractors, and generate positive economic impact in the Western Kazakhstan region, while strengthening long-term partnerships with the country.
It will also be an opportunity to contribute to workforce development through training initiatives.
"There will also be careful attention to environmental considerations, modern gas treatment facilities are designed to improve resource efficiency and operate in compliance with rigorous environmental and safety standards. SICIM will implement its established Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management systems across all project phases, combining training programs, skills development, and contractor engagement to achieve the highest standards of safety performance and workforce well-being," states Nurlan Zharmukhanov, SICIM Project Manager.
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SICIM
Founded in 1962 by the Riccardi family, SICIM is a global leader in the design, procurement, and construction of plants and infrastructure related to the production, treatment, and transport of energy sources, including renewable vectors.
With 26 offices worldwide and over 10,000 employees, SICIM is committed to continuously improving operational procedures to deliver better results and address all types of challenges in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) market. The work carried out for the most important international companies in the energy sector, tackling every possible logistical, climatic, and environmental condition, has made SICIM the company it is today.
For 63 years, SICIM has respected and placed at the center the value of those who work with its ideals and principles, taking a leading role in the social and economic development of the countries where it operates. Efficiency, punctuality, and competitiveness are the ingredients of a success passed down through generations.
SICIM's headquarters is located in Busseto, in the province of Parma, and in 2019 the company opened an office in Milan, which houses the Engineering & Procurement department responsible for coordinating all EPC contracts.
SICIM's current mission is to support its clients in designing and building sustainable infrastructure and plants, guiding them through the energy transition journey. At the same time, as an EPC contractor, SICIM seeks out and implements the best technological solutions, promotes the health, safety, and development of its people, and respects the environment to facilitate sustainable development in the territories where it operates.
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