Ukraine launches new high-rate gas well

Naftogaz Group has put into operation a gas well with a daily flow rate of 439,000 cubic meters of natural gas.

That’s according to the Group’s press service, Ukrinform reports.

"Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC, a part of Naftogaz Group, has drilled and put into operation another powerful well. It additionally provides Ukraine with 439 thousand cubic meters of gas per day," the statement said.

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As noted, the well was laid as an exploration well to define the geological structure and assess the gas content of the deposits of a recently discovered field. Its depth is 5 km 767 m.

The new well was drilled in September 2023. The work was performed by one of Ukrburgaz drilling departments.