Eurasian Resources Group and Eurasian Machinery Sign a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation

On December 24, Eurasian Resources Group and Eurasian Machinery officially signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum. The collaboration will focus on implementing modern standards for using Shell lubricants and innovative equipment condition monitoring technologies. This partnership will encompass the production facilities of all ERG divisions: Aluminum of Kazakhstan JSC, Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC, Kazkhrom Transnational Company JSC, Kachar Ruda JSC, Shubarkol Komir JSC, and Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association JSC.

This initiative is set to act as a catalyst for transformative changes aimed at improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing environmental sustainability.

The memorandum establishes an ambitious goal: to modernize processes and integrate global best practices in the storage, handling, and application of Shell lubricants. Experts from both parties will concentrate on creating a unified approach to selecting and utilizing Shell lubricants, optimizing consumption volumes, and implementing preventive diagnostics for equipment condition during operation.

Key tools for this initiative include: high-quality Shell lubricants, skilled support from the Eurasian Machinery team, and regular monitoring of equipment and lubricant conditions through oil sample analysis conducted in field laboratories located at each ERG project site.

“Our partnership will enable us to identify potential equipment issues, reduce maintenance costs for our machinery fleet, and improve production efficiency,” noted Ruslan Mulyukbayev, General Director of ERG’s Commercial Center LLP.

The partnership also includes a specialized training program tailored to ERG’s specific needs. The program will feature workshops, masterclasses, and specialized conferences conducted by experts from Shell and Eurasian Machinery, aiming to share knowledge about lubricants and integrate advanced maintenance practices into daily operations.

To achieve the outlined goals, a detailed roadmap has been developed, incorporating transition stages, control points, and monitoring mechanisms.

The partnership also seeks to reduce ERG’s carbon footprint and support green technologies. The transition to Shell standards and process optimization is expected to make ERG’s production more eco-friendly, aligning with modern ESG principles.

Urun Ozgen, President of the Shell Lubricants Division Eurasian Machinery, emphasized:
“An important outcome of this partnership will be a streamlined system for monitoring equipment conditions, based on systematic sampling and analysis at each site. Eurasian Machinery has already invested in launching on-site laboratories, which are currently operational at three out of six locations. These labs are fully staffed and equipped with IT tools that allow our specialists to monitor each sample's progress in real-time.”

Dinara Akhmetova, Deputy General Director for Strategic Procurement at ERG’s Commercial Center LLP, highlighted: “ERG has been collaborating with Eurasian Machinery for over 15 years. Today, the company is represented by service teams and repair facilities with consignment warehouses at nearly all ERG sites. This large-scale transition is unprecedented for the Kazakhstani market. We have successfully secured long-term agreements on fair pricing, ensuring transparency in the factors influencing costs and enhancing trust.”