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Spartakiad started among KPI employees

On November 5, the grand opening of a sports festival organized to mark the first anniversary of the plant’s launch took place among KPI employees.

In his welcoming speech, Chief of Staff Rollan Sarsenbeck congratulated the personnel with the anniversary. In addition, the teams were wished bright victories and success by the Deputy Akim of the city of Atyrau Nurzhan Yermukhanov, the chairman of the trade union Abdulla Gabbasov, and the Managing Director of Karabatan Utility Solutions Kalikov Ruslan.

The KPI plant released a new product to the market: polypropylene grade PP H031

“Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc.” LLP began production of a new grade of polypropylene at the petrochemical complex

Danila Mogilevtsev: “Our main task is to develop local processing”.

KPI Company actively expands its presence at Kazakhstan’s market. Danila Mogilevtsev, the KPI Marketing and Sales Manager tells about the progress made and plans for the future.

“I learned about the KPI plant at the university” – Muzafar Borambayev, the deputy PP Production Manager

“KPI Inc.” LLP is Muzafar’s first official place of work. He began his career in 2019 as a technician at PP and U&O Department. He has first learnt about the IPCI project at his 4th year of studies at Kazakh Research and Technical University named after K. Satpayev, when KPI specialists visited our university and presented the polypropylene production project. Then he had a chance to pass an interview and make it into the first wave of future operators of the plant.

New Polypropylene Grades: An Important Step Towards Kazakhstan's Raw Material Independence

The production of polypropylene grades PP H031 BF/7, PP H253 FF/7, PP H350 FF/7, and PP H270 FF/7, previously imported, has become a significant event for Kazakhstan's polymer industry. These grades are now available to domestic polymer product manufacturers, reducing dependence on imports and promoting the development of domestic industrial sectors.

In June, KPI Company Achieved Record Sales Figures in the Domestic Market, Capturing Around 50% of the Polypropylene Market in Kazakhstan

In June, KPI Company achieved record sales figures in the domestic market, capturing around 50% of the polypropylene market in Kazakhstan. Thanks to KPI's efforts in supporting domestic processing, the share of domestic polypropylene in the country's market increased to 80%, replacing imported counterparts.

Polypropylene Prices: How KPI Supports Domestic Processors

The pricing logic for Kazakhstani polypropylene is aimed at systematic support and development of the domestic processing industry. To explain polypropylene pricing, the Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. (KPI) petrochemical complex provides the following information.

KPI polypropylene prices for domestic processors are comparable to the cost of its sale in the domestic markets of other countries. On average, these prices are $961 per ton. However, on global markets, prices vary by region: in China — $905–960, in Europe — $1200, in Turkey — $1210-1225 per ton. These differences are due to supply and demand in the respective markets.

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. and KBTU Signed a Memorandum

Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. and the Kazakh-British Technical University signed a corresponding memorandum to develop scientific research and educational cooperation.

KPI Company Signed Agreements for "Forsazh" to Develop Polymer Packaging Production in Kazakhstan

During the international plastics and polymers exhibition "Central Asia Plast World 2024", KPI signed agreements with local producers KazStoneBox LLP and EGP+I LLP within the framework of the "Forsazh" Program.

According to the signed documents, KPI will provide special raw material supply conditions to companies developing import-substituting goods or replacing traditional solutions with fully recyclable polymer ones produced from domestic raw materials.

By the End of Q2 2024, the Share of Kazakhstani Polypropylene on the Market Could Exceed 75%

This estimate was presented in a report by the Director of Marketing and Sales of Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc., Danila Mogilevtsev, during the “Oil and Gas Market of Kazakhstan and Central Asia 2024” conference organized by Argus in Almaty on June 20-21 this year.