An Integrated Living Township Developed Under the EPC Model for Kazakhstan’s Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

The Shanyrak Birlik Worker Accommodation Camp for 4,000 people is an integrated living settlement developed by Dorce in the Tengiz Oil Field region, one of Kazakhstan’s largest and most strategic oil production areas, to serve the workforce engaged in oil, gas, and mining operations. The project was successfully completed on a turnkey basis under the EPC model for ESS Support Services LLP, with Tengizchevroil (TCO) as the end client.

This large scale camp investment clearly demonstrates Dorce’s long standing engineering experience in Central Asia, its strong site organization capability in oil and gas fields, and its multidisciplinary EPC project management expertise.

End to End Engineering, Infrastructure, and Superstructure Management Under the EPC Model

The Shanyrak Birlik Worker Accommodation Camp was executed with a fully integrated project management approach, with all engineering, infrastructure, and superstructure works carried out by Dorce. Within the scope of the project:

• Light Gauge Steel Frame structural systems and prefabricated modular steel construction technologies were utilized
• Long lasting and sustainable structures were developed to withstand harsh climatic and site conditions
• Rapid installation, high construction quality, and uninterrupted operational continuity were ensured

The camp was constructed over a total enclosed area of 59,965 square meters and a site area of 62,140 square meters. It was designed not merely as a housing facility, but as a comprehensive living township integrating social, administrative, and technical functions.

Accommodation Buildings, Social Areas, and Support Facilities

Engineering, procurement, and construction of the following facilities were fully executed by Dorce:

• Accommodation buildings
• Recreation areas
• Sports and fitness halls
• Kitchen and dining facilities
• Food storage areas
• Laundry buildings
• Administrative offices
• First aid and medical units
• Telecommunications buildings
• Warehouses and storage facilities
• Security and gate control structures

All facilities were planned with a strong focus on living comfort, occupational safety, and operational efficiency for personnel working in long term oil and gas operations.

Infrastructure, Roads, and External Works

The Shanyrak Birlik Township was delivered together with all infrastructure systems required for sustainable camp life. Within the EPC scope, Dorce completed:

• Site preparation works and perimeter fencing
• Drainage and stormwater systems
• Foundations and piling systems
• 12,900 square meters of roads and 4,060 square meters of pedestrian walkways
• A 200 square meter outdoor basketball court
• Electrical power systems
• Potable water supply and wastewater infrastructure
• Heating systems
• Fire detection and fire suppression systems
• Information technology and telecommunications infrastructure

Three Million Man Hours Without Lost Time Injury

The project was completed with a total of three million man hours without any lost time injury. This achievement strongly reflects Dorce’s high level of site discipline in occupational health and safety and its strict compliance with international HSE standards. The Shanyrak Birlik Project stands as a benchmark safety reference for large scale EPC projects executed in high risk oil and gas field environments.

A Strategic Reference for the Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

The Shanyrak Birlik Worker Accommodation Camp for 4,000 people stands out as a strategic reference project demonstrating Dorce’s capabilities in:

• Oil and gas workforce accommodation facilities
• Large scale EPC worker camp developments
• Infrastructure investments in the Tengiz oil field, Kazakhstan
• Prefabricated modular steel worker camp settlements
• Turnkey camp solutions in remote and challenging site conditions

The project offers a scalable camp model for energy and mining investments across Central Asia and the Caspian region.