Scientists and technical specialists in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector continue their efforts to study and develop the country’s natural resource potential, incorporating scientific advances and modern technologies into production processes. This was reported by AsmanNews.

Over the years, specialists at the Natural Gas Research Institute of the State Concern Turkmengaz — including geologists, geophysicists, drilling engineers, field development specialists and experts in gas processing and transportation — have conducted extensive studies of the country’s gas and gas condensate fields. By the 31st anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, they had completed dozens of projects involving the exploration, appraisal, development and production of hydrocarbon resources.

The institute’s research covers a wide range of areas, including the scientific justification of geological exploration and drilling operations, field development, and the design of gas processing and transportation facilities. Specialists also prepare development plans for gas and gas condensate fields, compressor stations, main and local gas pipelines, as well as other gas infrastructure facilities.

The institute is equipped with a modern technical base for research, including computer equipment, specialized software, laboratory instruments, a local area network and internet access. In addition, specialized training courses have been organized for employees on developing digital three-dimensional geological and geophysical models. The training involved licensed software packages, Petrel & Eclipse and GeoFrame, developed by Schlumberger and designed for field modelling and development analysis.

The laboratories’ technical facilities have also been substantially upgraded through the acquisition of modern research equipment. Representatives of foreign companies conducted specialized training sessions, enabling institute employees to master the use of the new equipment.

The application of advanced digital solutions has enabled Turkmen scientists to develop three-dimensional geological and geophysical models of the country’s largest fields, Galkynysh and Yashlar. A comprehensive analysis of 2D/3D surface seismic survey data and well logging results made it possible to assess the hydrocarbon reserves of these fields.

The research findings were used by the British company Gaffney, Cline & Associates in conducting an independent audit of the reserves at the Galkynysh and Yashlar fields. Based on the data obtained, institute specialists prepared a pilot industrial development project for the giant Galkynysh gas field.

To further advance the oil and gas sector, the institute has developed a research programme focused on addressing priority production challenges. The programme предусматривает geological exploration and deep drilling, the development of gas and gas condensate fields and associated resources, the preparation of pilot and full-scale field development projects, as well as the improvement of existing project solutions.

Particular attention is paid to natural gas production, processing and transportation, the development of technological solutions for processing gas feedstock of various compositions, and the preparation of the necessary regulatory and technical documentation, including feasibility studies and assessment reports.

The comprehensive work of the Natural Gas Research Institute is aimed at strengthening the scientific and technical foundation of Turkmenistan’s oil and gas industry, improving the efficiency of field development and introducing innovative solutions across the sector’s key production processes.