Investment Case
Nostrum seeks to safely and responsibly develop the resources in North-western Kazakhstan through leveraging our world-class infrastructure platform to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Creating value
World-class infrastructure
Well-placed to develop regional resources
- +US$2bn invested over a decade in production, storage and export facilities
- Advantageous location is central to our business case, allowing us to leverage our existing footprint to develop assets within a tie-back radius of our facilities to deliver value through economies of scale
- 4.2bcm of raw gas processing capacity
Substantial asset base
Four licences within 120km of processing facilities
- Highly attractive 100% owned and operated asset base
- Our main activities are located at the 274km2 Chinarevskoye field which has produced more than 120 mmboe since 2004
- We have three additional licences with substantial upside potential
Stable financial platform
Low operating costs and strong cash generation
- Efficient operations, a grandfathered PSA, a long track record of exports and an acute focus on costs allow the Group to generate cash flow to develop our assets
- Access to multiple export markets allows the Group to proactively manage its netbacks for all sales products
- Conservative financial policies ensure the Group can maintain at least US$50 million of cash at all times
Experienced management
Extensive management experience in delivering large and complex projects in Kazakhstan
- Operating in Kazakhstan since 2004, we have extensive experience in exploring, appraising and developing hydrocarbon assets in the pre-Caspian basin
- Unique understanding of regional geology and what is required to realise its potential
- Strong corporate governance framework
Responsible operations
Track record of safe development, proactively minimising any adverse environmental and social impact
- We have established an good reputation in Kazakhstan through operating in a responsible and socially conscious manner to create value for our stakeholders and the local community
Shared prosperity
A leading employer in North-western Kazakhstan delivering sustainable benefits to the local community
- Long track record of delivering on local content and sponsorship commitments
- Active engagement with local communities
