Achim Development Ltd. started gas and gas condensate production from Block 5А in the Achimov formations of Urengoyskoye field in Western Siberia within the framework of comprehensive testing (hot commissioning) of the project equipment.
In January, hydrocarbon production began at Block 4А in the Achimov formations of Urengoyskoye field (OGJ Online, Jan. 20, 2021)
Currently, both blocks are undergoing comprehensive testing, and gas is being fed into Gazprom’s gas transmission system.
The pre-development of the blocks is performed under harsh natural and climatic conditions and in complex geological structures. The hydrocarbons lie at a depth of about 4,000 m with high formation pressures (up to 62 MegaPascal or 8,992 psi).
Upon testing completion, production will be gradually ramped up to reach its design capacity by 2027. Production will amount to over 14 billion cu m of natural gas and over 5 million tons of gas condensate.
Achim Development is a joint venture between Gazprom PJSC (74.99%) and Wintershall Dea GmbH (25.01%).
