JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya has launched a new appraisal and production well with a depth of 5,920 m, which produces 110 thousand cubic metres of gas per day. This is stated in the press release of Naftogaz Group.
"Thanks to the application of modern approaches to field development, we have a good result. It is worth noting that the field where the well was drilled is more than 45 years old. I thank the entire team for their dedication and hard work. We are confidently moving towards our goal of energy independence of the state," said Oleksiy Chernyshov, CEO of Naftogaz.
The idea to drill the well belongs to Oksana Shchyrba from UkrNDIGas. The result fully confirmed the calculations of the Institute's scientists.
Acting CEO of Ukrgasvydobuvannya Serhiy Lahno noted that the project team plans to drill two more new wells at this field.
- As of mid-October, since the beginning of the year, Naftogaz Group companies Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC and Ukrnafta PJSC have produced more than 11 bcm of commercial gas, which is 0.7 bcm more than in the same period last year, the company's press service reports.