The Esteemed President of Turkmenistan pays close attention to the prioritized development of the country’s oil and gas sector and makes key decisions in this area. His tireless efforts enable large-scale progress in the exploration and increase of hydrocarbon reserves across the country.

Inspired by this national mission, the dedicated and cohesive team of the “Lebapnebitgazgozleg” expedition under the State Corporation “Turkmengeologia” actively contributes to this vital work. Their determined efforts are bearing fruit.

Recently, the explorers brought joyful news to the people: a research well drilled at the Northern Gazlydepe field by a team led by Aganyyaz Akyyev produced a strong flow of natural gas. Experts report the well's production rate reaches 420,000 cubic meters of natural gas and 5 tons of gas condensate per day.

“This field has been producing gas for many years, so existing wells are considered low-pressure. However, specialists believe that the field is still rich in resources. Our work is based on that assumption. In our research well, we uncovered large gas reserves between depths of 3,085–3,089 and 3,108–3,123 meters. This confidently confirms the significant future of this field,” says expedition chief geologist Syunnet Khatamov.

Indeed, the hard work of Lebap region geologists has brought well-deserved results. They attribute their success to the favorable conditions and comprehensive support provided by the Esteemed President for high labor productivity. The drilling team leader proudly highlights that each member of the crew has contributed to this achievement. In particular, the contributions of geologist Shohrat Ishangulyyev and drillers Durdy Ilmyradov and Serdar Gulnazarov deserve special recognition. With their high professional skill and competence, they serve as role models and motivate colleagues to work with dedication.

It is also worth noting that large-scale geological exploration is being carried out in the resource-rich Unyuzangyr region of the Karakum steppe. These efforts are part of a 2024–2026 plan developed and approved jointly by the State Concern “Turkmengaz” and the State Corporation “Turkmengeologia.” The program includes drilling of exploration, evaluation, and development wells at sulfur-free gas fields. Last year, industrial gas flows were obtained from wells drilled at the Chartak and Tachmyradov sites. This year, high performance continues — in addition to the Northern Gazlydepe well, a productive flow was obtained from a well at the Hazarli site. Currently, new drilling is progressing rapidly at the Tebigy and Northern Köseşor fields.

These achievements signal that skilled drillers will contribute to the success of the International Year of Peace and Trust.

Mammetgylych KUTIÝEW,
“Oil and Gas” newspaper

Source: Türkmenmetbugat