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Lot 7 of 56Exploration & production

Karasu block

A block for hydrocarbon exploration and production: Atyrau Region, Aktobe Region, 1,033 blocks, 2,339.49 km². Starting signature bonus: 44,677,250 ₸ (10,330 MCI). Applications until 18 November 2026, bidding on 25 December 2026 on e-Qazyna.

In the notice: «Участок Карасу»

Applications are open12 days left to apply

Money

Starting signature bonus
44,677,250 ₸10,330 MCI
Guarantee
89,354,500 ₸twice the starting bonus
Participation fee
432,500 ₸100 MCI, not refunded
To pay before applying
89,787,000 ₸
Opening offer at the auction
55.85 million ₸ to 223.39 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: $3 million

What is cut out of the territory

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

  • Koptogay — drinking-water source

    19 blocks43.03 km²

  • Koptogiy — settlement

    23 blocks52.12 km²

  • Shubarshi — settlement

    10 blocks22.64 km²

  • Karasu — settlement

    9 blocks20.4 km²

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