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Lot 17 of 56Exploration & production

Karakamys block

A block for hydrocarbon exploration and production: West Kazakhstan Region, Aktobe Region, Atyrau Region, 1,254 blocks, 2,814.31 km². Starting signature bonus: 54,235,500 ₸ (12,540 MCI). Applications until 18 November 2026, bidding on 25 December 2026 on e-Qazyna.

In the notice: «Участок Каракамыс»

Applications are open12 days left to apply

Money

Starting signature bonus
54,235,500 ₸12,540 MCI
Guarantee
108,471,000 ₸twice the starting bonus
Participation fee
432,500 ₸100 MCI, not refunded
To pay before applying
108,903,500 ₸
Opening offer at the auction
67.79 million ₸ to 271.18 million ₸at least the bonus plus one step, at most five bonuses
Auction step
25 %while the bonus is below 86.5 million ₸

Minimum exploration programme

  • Exploration project — within 1 year of the contract
  • 2D seismic — at least 300 line km, within 3 years
  • Wells: 1, at least one drilled within 4 years

The notice's estimate of the programme: $2 million

What is cut out of the territory

These parts are not in the block: the subsoil right does not extend to them.

  • Karakamys — drinking-water source

    2 blocks4.49 km²

  • Karakamys — settlement

    35 blocks78.64 km²

  • Farm No. 2, cemetery

    9 blocks20.2 km²

  • Zhamankuduk — settlement

    9 blocks20.24 km²