New Homes in Kazakhstan: An Update

The relocation of the people of Sarykamys, Kazakhstan, was completed in 2006. Residents could choose to relocate to either Atyrau, with a population of about 200,000, or New Karaton, a rural community where they could continue to raise livestock.

The relocation was conducted according to and using World Bank guidelines, which included consultation with residents, a baseline survey, and development and implementation of a resettlement action plan.

Tengizchevroil, in which Chevron holds a 50 percent interest, contributed $95 million for construction of new homes, schools and associated infrastructure, transitional support, and demolition and reclamation of the old homes in Sarykamys.

Former residents of Sarykamys now occupy 430 new homes in the city of Atyrau and 321 new homes in New Karaton. New middle schools in both locations opened on September 1, 2006, for the school year.