Trend: Kazakhstan starts new gas field operation

A solemn ceremony of "Zharkum" gas field experimental-industrial operation was held in Kazakhstan, dedicated to the Day of the First President of the country, KazTransGas JSC said Nov. 28.

"The geological gas and gas condensate reserves at Zharkum field stand at 1.273 billion cubic meters and 41,000 metric tons respectively,” the statement said. “The recoverable dry gas and condensate reserves are 833 million cubic meters and 26,000 metric tons. The resources can serve as a source of fuel for Zhambyl area for 27 years. Using the extracted raw materials is beneficial to consumers. It is cheaper and superior than the imported Uzbek gas in terms of heat transfer."

KazTransGas will deal with the experimental-industrial operation of the field. The field is located 215 kilometers from the city of Taraz.

The experimental-industrial operation at "Zharkum" field aims at developing the resource base and increasing the natural gas and gas condensate production volumes, said the statement.
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