The PetroKazakhstan early completed the Shymkent refinery turnaround. On November 17, 2009, crude oil was accepted for processing and on November 18 the crude distillation unit was started up. The other process units will be started up in stages, in accordance with the process requirements.

The management, engineering and technical staff and other employees of PetroKazakhstan Oil Products TOO, understanding their social responsibility to the RK citizens, make maximum efforts to resolve the current tense situation with fuel supplies to the regions.