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New gas reserves found in south Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan Materials 7 December 2016 21:06 (UTC +04:00)
The Turkmen Geology State Corporation obtained a powerful flow of natural gas at the first exploration well drilled at Halkabat area.

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Dec. 7

By Huseyn Hasanov– Trend:

The Turkmen Geology State Corporation obtained a powerful flow of natural gas at the first exploration well drilled at Halkabat area, the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan said in a message.

This site is located in the Koseshor gas area in the southern part of the country. An exploration well with a projected depth of 4,000 meters was drilled following the results of 2D seismic surveys.

In addition, the geologists are carrying out research in the southern part of Galkynysh gas field in the east of Turkmenistan. By late 2016, they plan to complete the exploration work at an area of ​​957 square meters.

Exploration work in Karakum desert is also underway. In particular, preparation for deep drilling of the areas of South Derbeden, Galkanak, Goksuri and Jart is being carried out. This work is planned to be completed by the third quarter of 2017.

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