The project also faces opposition from Iran and Russia, both alternative avenues for Kazakhstan's oil and gas who would likely object to competing pipelines being built.
[3] In 2005, the Government of Kazakhstan adopted plans for creation of a trans-Caspian westbound route for oil export.
[5] On 24 January 2007, partners in Tengiz Chevroil (developer of Tengiz field) and KCO (Kashagan field developer) signed a memorandum of understanding to create a trans-Caspian oil transport system.
[10] A 700-kilometre (430 mi) long oil pipeline will run from Kashagan field or Kuryk to Baku.
[4][10] Work for the pipeline is still in the feasibility stage according to an official from the oil company Total.