ALMATY, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's regional

ecological department is pressing ahead with a fine of some $4.4

billion against an international consortium developing the

country's giant Kashagan oilfield, according to an official

document and a source, amid prolonged legal battles.

The consortium, which includes Eni, Shell,

TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil ( XOM ), said its

shareholders strongly disagree with any such fine and will

continue to pursue all available avenues of recourse against the

decision.