Kazakhstan Heavy Oils for Bitumen Production

The physical and chemical characteristics of oils from Western Kazakhstan have been studied in relation to their potential as raw materials for producing specialized binders for the road construction within the country. This study includes a detailed description of the features of the principal oil deposits in this region. It has been shown that these existing deposits are capable of meeting the demand for bitumen production. In addition, an assessment comparing the real and recoverable reserves of these oils in terms of the bitumen production has been conducted.