Kashagan Field, Oil field in Kazakhstan
The Kashagan Field is a giant oil field located in the Caspian Sea.
Discovered in 2000, it is one of the largest oil finds in recent decades.
Named after a 19th-century Kazakh poet, Kashagan Kurzhimanuly.
Extraction at Kashagan began in 2013 but has faced numerous technical challenges.
Kashagan Field is notable for its high pressure and hydrogen sulfide content.
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