Kazakhstan Energy Roundup - July 2, 2008

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Kazakhstan Energy Roundup - July 2, 2008

By SRI ⋅ July 2, 2008 ⋅

Exxon attacks Kazakh oilfield delays
(Financial Times) - ExxonMobil, the world’s biggest listed integrated energy group, on Tuesday blamed the government of Kazakhstan for delaying the development of the world’s biggest new oilfield, significantly raising the level of acrimony surrounding the troubled project.

Eni to remain Kashagan operator till commencement of commercial production
(Interfax) - Italian Eni SpA will remain the operator of the Kashagan project in the North Caspian Sea till the commencement of commercial production in 2013, Total CEO Christophe de Margerie told Bloomberg in an interview.

Kazakhstan joined World Petroleum Council
(Kommersant) - Kazakhstan has joined the World Petroleum Council (WPC), Interfax reported July 1 with reference to KazEnergy association of oil, gas and energy companies of Kazakhstan.

Victoria Oil & Gas provides update on projects in Russia and Kazakhstan (OilVoice)

Arawak announces admission to the official list and the main market of the London Stock Exchange and total voting rights (CNW Group)

Max Petroleum extends deadline of restructuring deal until Aug 31 (Thomson Financial - Interactive Investor)