1 Feb 2023 12:43

Gazprom Neft discovers field in Orenburg Region, in-place reserves total 53 mln tonnes of oil equivalent

MOSCOW. Feb 1 (Interfax) - Gazprom Neft has discovered a new field in the Tashlinsky District of the Orenburg Region, and in-place reserves total 53 million tonnes of oil equivalent, the company said in a statement.

Gazprom Neft discovered the field while drilling a prospecting and appraisal well at the Solnechny license area, receiving an oil flow to surface rate of over 490 cubic meters per day. According to geologists, the flow rate could increase significantly following completion of well construction.