Gazprom Neft discovers a new field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug with reserves of 40 million tons

07.11.2016       

Gazprom Neft discovered a new field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug at the Zapadno-Chatylkinsky license area (the license belongs to Gazpromneft-Noyabrskneftegaz). As a result of drilling of three exploration wells, six independent oil deposits were discovered with total geological reserves of more than 40 million tons. The hydrocarbon resources of the new Zapadno-Chatylkinskoye field have been approved by the State Commission for Mineral Reserves.

autonomous region. In the coming years, Gazprom Neft will continue to study the Zapadno-Chatylkinsky area, and in 2018 it plans to start industrial development of discovered deposits. received in 2012. In total, within the framework of exploration work at the Zapadno-Chatylkinsky area, it is planned to complete about two thousand square meters. km of 3D seismic, as well as to drill 11 prospecting and exploration wells.

Gazprom Neft continues intensive development both in new regions and in traditional oil production areas. Thanks to the company's strategy for the reproduction of the resource base and maintaining investments in exploration, we increase reserves not only through additional exploration of our fields, but also through new discoveries. Efficient planning and the use of modern technologies have allowed Gazprom Neft to achieve a 96% success rate in exploratory drilling in 2016", — said the Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Neft Alexander Dyukov.

Source: http://www.gazprom-neft.ru/press-center/news/1114966/

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