KMG is working on the implementation of additional decarbonization measures, including the launch of pilot projects for electric charging stations, the introduction of Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies, the implementation of forest/climate projects, etc.
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project
In 2022, KMG initiated consideration of the possibility of implementing a pilot project for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCUS) and determining the potential for CO2 injection to increase the recovery coefficient of the worked-out oil formations (hereinafter referred to as the Project).
The project includes the execution of research and development works with the subsequent design, construction and commissioning of a pilot facility for carbon capture and injection into worked-out oil formations (increase of Oil recovery factor (ORF)) or water-bearing horizons.
The aim of the project is to reduce emissions in the KMG industrial facility by means of capture and injection CO2 into worked-out oil formations (ORF increase) or water-bearing horizons (burial) with the possibility of further scaling of the CCUS technology application.
Based on the approved Roadmap for the implementation of the first stage (research) of the KMG Project, are carried out the works on screening of CO2 emission sources and deposits for CO2 injection in order to determine a suitable location for the project.
Forest/climate offset projects
One of the ways to compensate for emissions and obtain offset units is the implementation of forest/climate projects. Within the framework of the memorandum with Chevron, the joint implementation of a forest/climate project in an area of 2,000 ha in Pavlodar region was identified as one of the areas of cooperation. In 2022, the technical specification for this project was developed, within the framework of which it is planned to develop a working draft, calculate the volume of CO2 absorption by planted forest, as well as develop a Concept for a forest carbon offset project.
Methane leak management
To control and further prevent methane leaks, the Program provides for the widespread introduction of a leak detection and repair – LDAR. Since 2022, KMG has been negotiating with USAID and Carbon Limits regarding the possibility of implementing projects to detect and eliminate methane leaks at KMG’s SDE sites, as well as to conduct training for employees of subsidiaries.
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RENEWABLES ENERGY CERTIFICATES
In order to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions, KMG acquired International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) and settled them by 8.5 million kWh, which corresponds to the electricity consumption of the KMG Corporate Center in 2022.
Voluntary I-REC certificates confirm information the fact of electricity generation due to renewable energy source (RES) and are recognized by international organizations such as GHGP, CDP, RE100, ISO, etc.
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Improvement staff potential
In order to improve the potential of KMG Group employees, trainings and workshops on various aspects of low-carbon development are held for specialists.
In October 2022 a 3-day workshop on the subject ‘Carbon capture and storage technology’ was held for KMG subsidiaries employees with the expert support of Chevron New Energies employees,
In November 2022, a 2-day seminar ‘Energy transition and greenhouse gas emissions management at the enterprise’ was organized for 45 employees of subsidiaries and the corporate center who are involved in the processes of energy efficiency management and control of greenhouse gas emissions.