
ERSAI was established in Kazakhstan in November 2003 as a joint venture between Kazakh business group ERC Holdings and Saipem International B.V., part of the Eni Group. From 2003 to 2023, ERSAI combined local industrial capabilities with Saipem’s global expertise, technologies and standards in onshore and offshore construction.
During this period, the company delivered complex oil and gas and industrial projects across Kazakhstan, building strong expertise in engineering, fabrication, construction, installation, marine operations, logistics and heavy lifting.
ERSAI’s registered office is in Almaty, with administrative and representative offices in Aktau and Atyrau. Its core industrial base is located at the ERSAI Caspian Shipyard in Kuryk, Mangystau Region, approximately 70 km south of Aktau.
The ERSAI’s legacy was builtthrough the execution of complex energy and industrial projects in Kazakhstan,leveraging Saipem’s international experience, technologies and standards. Thecompany delivered engineering, construction, installation, structural steelfabrication, marine operations and logistics services across oil and gasprojects, covering upstream, processing, storage and transportation facilities.
Selected Executed Projects:
• Kashagan — Pipe Rack Fabrication and Installation
• Tengiz — Process Module Fabrication
• Kashagan — Hook-up and Commissioning
• Kashagan — Pipeline Installation
• Construction of Drilling Barge
• Construction of Jack-up Drilling Rig

Since 2023, ERSAI has been developing a world-class, ready-to-operate logistics and industrial park at Kuryk on the Caspian Sea. Built on an established industrial foundation, international experience and excellence, the park brings together port access, heavy-lift and marine capabilities, industrial infrastructure and Special Economic Zone advantages to provide a ready platform for industrial, energy and logistics projects.
Strategically located on the Middle Corridor, ERSAI connects China, the EAEU, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Türkiye, Europe and Iran, positioning Kuryk as a key gateway for regional trade, industrial development and international investment.