BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 13. Uzbekistan has
discovered a new commercially viable natural gas flow at the Kultak
field in the Kashkadarya region, with exploratory well No. 39R
recording an initial estimated production rate of 300,000 cubic
meters per day, according to Uzbekneftegaz.
The gas flow was obtained ahead of a visit to the region by the
chairman of the company’s board.
The discovery marks progress in exploration at a field that has
been in operation for decades. The Kultak field was discovered in
1963 and brought into production in 1978. Despite nearly 50 years
of industrial gas production, ongoing geological exploration has
identified additional wells capable of producing commercially
viable volumes of natural gas.
Well No. 39R was drilled at a location selected based on the
processing and analysis of data from the Alan 3D seismic
exploration project. Drilling began on September 1, 2026, and
reached a depth of 3,020 meters.
During testing, the well produced a commercially significant gas
flow from carbonate Jurassic deposits at depths of 2,868 to 3,020
meters.
Further studies are underway to determine the reservoir’s
natural characteristics and conduct gas-dynamic and gas-condensate
assessments. The company noted that the reported daily production
rate is preliminary and may be revised after these tests are
completed.
During his visit to the well, the chairman emphasized the
importance of preparing it for operation and incorporating its
output into the country’s existing production figures as soon as
possible.
Exploration at the Kultak field is continuing beyond well No.
39R. Drilling is underway at exploratory well No. 40R, while work
has also begun at well No. 41R. The company plans to start drilling
well No. 42R by the end of 2026.
