New Achievements of Oil and Gas Explorers

In the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the Mighty State, the development of the oil and gas industry, one of the main pillars of the national economy, has been set as a priority of state policy. Significant work is being carried out to extract hydrocarbon resources, industrially develop underground wealth, use resources efficiently, and export them to foreign consumers through diversification. Reforms implemented in the sector for the benefit of the nation elevate the labor achievements of workers and specialists. This is clearly reflected in the joyful news from the united team of the “Lebapnebitgazgözleg” expedition.

Located in Ak Bugday District of Ahal Province, within the Central Gas Region of Turkmenistan, and part of the Atabay field in the Central Karakum Gas Area, the specialists of the “Lebapnebitgazgözleg” expedition drilled the Atabay-1 appraisal well to a depth of 1200 meters and achieved excellent results. The gas well was developed, and exploratory drilling was conducted in nine layers of the Lower and Upper Cretaceous periods. Eight of these layers were found to be gas-bearing.

— During exploration operations at Atabay-1 appraisal well, between depths of 1134–1136 meters, an industrially significant sulfur-free natural gas flow capable of producing 284,000 cubic meters per day was obtained, — said the drilling master of the expedition, Arslan Kurbankulyyev.

Currently, it is planned to hand over this well to the “Döwletabatgazçykaryş” directorate of the State Concern “Türkmengaz” for commissioning and delivering naturally clean sulfur-free blue fuel to consumers.

— This achievement was made possible thanks to the efforts of field mechanic Yagshymyrat Rozyyev, drilling master Serdar Babalyyev, drill assistants Umytjan Akhmedov, Myrat Khudaiberentov, Babajan Gundogdyev, our machinist Begenç Borjakov, geologist Kakajan Agageldiev, and driver Gapurdjan Kurbanov. I firmly believe that the coming year, when we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of our Sacred Independence, will be one of the successful years for us — oil and gas explorers, — expressed drilling master Arslan with pride.

On behalf of our creative team, we wish the expedition great success in the Year of “Independent, Everlasting Neutral Turkmenistan — Land of Bold Deeds and Aspirations,” which will bring bold and rapid achievements to our country.