As delegated Operator of activities under the NCSPSA, NCOC defines and steers the overall strategy of the NCSPSA venture, ensures planning and coordination, manages geosciences and conceptual studies, and interfaces with stakeholders – in particular with authorities.

The execution of operations is delegated by NCOC to four Agent companies: 

• Agip KCO is responsible for delivery of Kashagan Phase I (Experimental Programme, including drilling);

• Shell Development Kashagan B.V. (SDK) is responsible for the planning, development and construction of the offshore facilities of Kashagan Phase II, while Agip KCO will do the same for the onshore facilities;
  
  
• ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc. is responsible for Kashagan Phase II drilling activities;
  
  
• KMG and Shell will jointly manage production operations of all phases through NC Production Operations Company (NCPOC).