Drilling and developing wells, as well as maintaining them while they are operational, are required for oil production. At the beginning of its activity, «SOUTH-OIL» attracted contracting companies for this purpose. In 2007, the drilling company «SMART-OIL» LLP was formed at the initiative of the founder to perform the aforementioned works at the fields of «SOUTH-OIL» LLP. There were only three drilling crews in its first year.

Today, «SMART-OIL» LLP is one of Kazakhstan’s largest drilling companies. The company offers complete well construction services. The drilling company’s fleet includes modern drilling rigs capable of reaching depths of 6500 meters. The company operates in all oil regions of Kazakhstan and provides services to oil companies of Mangistau, Atyrau, and Aktobe regions.

«SMART-OIL» annually updates equipment, expands service offerings, and develops new well drilling directions thanks to the support of S.S. Seitzhanov. So, wells with a depth of 5500m and 6014m are drilled, and wells with a depth of 6550m are tested and developed. Specialists begin to master horizontal well drilling after gaining experience drilling directional wells. Well workover crews are performing acid hydraulic fracturing. The effectiveness of these works increased oil production.

Companies that work on the Complex of Deep Reservoir Development (CDRD) typically work for a variety of clients. As a result, personnel has been chosen, and CDRD preparations are underway. This is significant for the company because it intends to form a coiled-tubing unit when it begins drilling and developing horizontal wells for shale oil in 2023.

«SMART-OIL»» devotes all of its resources and efforts to providing high-quality oilfield services; to that end, it constantly trains employees with the participation of teachers from leading international oilfield service companies.