Some of "Ozenmunaygaz" workers did not come to work because of riots in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, Astana, Dec. 17 / Trend K. Konyrova / Some of "Ozenmunaygaz" ("OMG") workers did not come to work at night and early morning shifts on December 16 and 17 because of riots in the city of Zhanaozen of Mangistau region in Kazakhstan, the press service of KMG reported. "Partial absenteeism of the OMG workers was fixed at the night and morning shifts on December 16 and 17, 2011. This is because workers fear for their safety and the safety of their families. In this regard, around the clock of employees beeing at work was organized, and this helped to keep the daily production capacity", the report said. During the riots and looting administrative building of the OMG was set on fire and ransacked, much of the office equipment and documentation was destroyed. To provide operational guidance to companies headquarters temporarily located in another building was set up. KMG officials continue to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of production facilities and employees. Forces of the Interior organized armed guard key installations, including industrial objects of OMG, the report said. KMG EP is one of three leaders in terms of oil production in Kazakhstan. The overall production of the company including shares in companies LLP "JV" Kazgermunai", CCEL (JSC" Karazhanbasmunai") and "PetroKazakhstan" in 2010 totaled 13.3 million tons (270 thousand barrels per day). Proved and probable reserves of KMG EP at the end of 2010 amounted to 232 million tons (1.7 billion barrels), and including shares in joint ventures, approximately 2.2 billion barrels. The company's shares are listed on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange and global depositary receipts - on the London Stock Exchange. in its IPO in September 2006, the company raised more than U.S. $ 2 billion. International Agency Standard & Poor's confirmed KMG EP's "BB +" in June 2011 and the corporate governance rating by GAMMA the level of "GAMMA-6" in September 2011. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az