Our Story

A Legacy of Excellence

From our founding in 1999 to becoming Kazakhstan's leading petroleum refinery, we've built a legacy on quality, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our clients.

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Who We Are

Kazakhstan's Premier Petroleum Refinery

Located in the heart of Central Asia's energy corridor, Siberia Refinery operates one of the region's most advanced petroleum refining facilities. Our 150,000 barrels-per-day capacity serves customers across 30+ countries, delivering premium fuels that power industries, transportation, and economies worldwide.

We combine decades of refining expertise with cutting-edge technology to produce petroleum products that meet the most rigorous international specifications.

Founded in 1999 by Mikhail Kulibayev
5,000+ consecutive safety days
1,200+ highly skilled employees
$2.5B facility investment

Our Values

Principles That Guide Us

Every decision we make is anchored in these core values that have shaped our operations for over two decades.

Safety First

Zero-compromise approach to operational safety. Our employees return home safely every day, every shift.

Quality Excellence

Every drop we produce meets or exceeds international standards. Quality is engineered in, not inspected in.

Sustainability

Committed to reducing our carbon footprint by 40% by 2030 through clean technologies and efficient operations.

Client Partnership

Long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and consistent delivery of premium petroleum products.

Our Journey

25 Years of Growth

1999

Foundation

Siberia Refinery established in Almaty with initial capacity of 50,000 barrels/day.

2005

First Export

Began international exports with first Jet A-1 shipment to European aviation clients.

2012

Major Expansion

$1.2B expansion doubled capacity to 100,000 barrels/day. ISO 9001 certification achieved.

2018

Euro 5 Upgrade

Completed ultra-low sulfur diesel conversion meeting EN590 Euro 5 standards.

2024

150K Milestone

Reached 150,000 barrels/day capacity, serving 30+ countries globally.

Certifications

International Standards

Our operations and products meet the world's most rigorous industry certifications.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

ISO 14001

Environmental Management

ISO 45001

Occupational Safety

ASTM D1655

Jet A-1 Specification

EN 590

Euro 5 Diesel Standard

IMO 2020

Marine Fuel Compliance

Leadership

Executive Team

Industry veterans driving Siberia Refinery's vision and operations.

Mikhail Kulibayev

Chief Executive Officer

Founder with 30+ years in petroleum industry

Dr. Elena Volkov

Chief Operating Officer

Former Shell executive, refining specialist

Viktor Asenov

VP of Engineering

25 years in refinery operations

Aigerim Nurgaliyeva

Export Director

International trade & logistics expert