The East Oil and Gas Operating Company announced an increase in gas production, raising its production capacity to one billion cubic meters in the Khangiran, Tous, Gonbadli, and Shorijeh B fields. Peyman Imani, the CEO of this company, mentioned a gas storage capacity of 10 million cubic meters during today’s production forecast meeting, stating that the target for re-production is 18 million cubic meters and the production of 47 million cubic meters of gas from these fields is aimed at ensuring energy supply during the cold season.
The important role of the Khangiran field in production
Imani pointed to well number 97 in the Khangiran field, announcing that this well has entered production with a daily capacity of 1 million and 300 thousand cubic meters of gas. He also reported the completion of drilling operations for well number 4 in the Tous gas field, stating that efforts are underway to install surface facilities for this well to enter production in mid-autumn.
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Storage and energy supply in Sarajeh Qom
The CEO of the Central Iranian Oil Company, during the meeting, examined the challenges and obstacles of gas storage in the Sarajeh Qom region. He emphasized the importance of this area for ensuring energy security during the cold season, noting that its proximity to the center of the country and Tehran increases this importance.
Alireza Kamizi, the CEO of the East Oil and Gas Operating Company, referred to the gas storage performance in the Shorijeh D reservoir during this meeting, stating that by the end of the first half of this year, 1 billion and 770 million cubic meters of gas had been injected into this reservoir, which is equivalent to 107 percent of the approved plan. He also announced the company's readiness for maximum production during the cold season, adding that necessary repairs and inspections have provided a suitable capacity for sustainable gas supply.
Kamizi also announced the development of clean energy as another approach of this company, stating that the company's 25-kilowatt solar power plant was commissioned at the beginning of this year and connected to the national electricity grid. He also mentioned the measures taken in the field of safety and crisis management, stating that over 18 thousand person-hours of safety training have been conducted.
The production forecast meetings of the Central Iranian Oil Company are held every six months to examine challenges and remove production obstacles. The meetings related to the second half of the year 1405 are also taking place from October 5 to 7.
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