ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 6. A newly drilled appraisal well at the Atabay field has produced a commercially viable flow of sulfur-free natural gas, Trend reports via Turkmennebit State Concern.
The outcome was realized through geological exploration and drilling operations conducted by the Lebapnebitgazgözleg expedition.
The Atabay-1 well was drilled to a depth of 1,200 meters. During testing at a depth of around 1,135 meters, it produced a daily gas flow of about 284,000 cubic meters. The well is expected to be transferred to a production unit for commissioning.
The Atabay field is located in the Ak Bugday etrap of the Ahal region and is part of the Central Karakum gas-bearing area. Testing was conducted across nine reservoirs from the Upper and Lower Cretaceous formations, eight of which were confirmed to be gas-bearing.
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