Safety Management of Production Processes

In 2024, as part of efforts to enhance process safety and prevent emergency situations, KazMunayGas Group continued to develop its Process Safety Management (PSM) system.

One of the key areas was the implementation of a Management of Change (MOC) system at downstream subsidiaries: Pavlodar Refinery, Atyrau Refinery, PetroKazakhstan Oil Products (PKOP), and Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc. (KPI). As part of this initiative, the following were developed and implemented:

• An MOC Regulation detailing business processes and workflows;
• A Change Management Procedure, including the functions of a Change Control Group;
• A Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Procedure to improve the identification and evaluation of process risks.

At the end of 2024, a review of corporate documentation across KMG and its subsidiaries was conducted to align it with international standards. Based on the results, a documentation development plan was established, including a PSM Standard and the 20 elements of the CCPS RBPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety – Risk-Based Process Safety) methodology.

One of the highlights of 2025 will be obtaining corporate permission to use the CCPS RBPS standard, enabling the integration of global best practices into process safety management. Membership in the CCPS will grant access to international expertise and advanced risk analysis methodologies, enhancing industrial safety and minimizing the risk of major accidents.

As part of the MOC system, the following key databases are planned:

• PSI (Process Safety Information) – process safety information, including technical documentation;
• Process Risk Register – a database for assessing and classifying risks;
• MOC Database – a centralized platform for managing change processes;
• Incident Register – a system for tracking and analyzing incidents to prevent recurrence.

Additionally, a training plan will be developed for employees at subsidiaries on the new change management business process and HAZOP risk assessment methodology. The preparation and certification of functional consultants in the CCPS RBPS standard is also planned, who will train subsidiary personnel, supporting sustainable competency development within the company.

The comprehensive set of activities planned for 2025 aims to systematically improve safety management, implement modern risk assessment methodologies, and enhance the professional competencies of subsidiary employees in process safety.