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On July 17, 2007, CNPC signed a production sharing agreement to explore and develop gas fields on the right bank of the Amu Darya River, and a natural gas sale-and-purchase agreement with the Turkmen State Agency for Management and Use of Hydrocarbon Resources and Turkmengaz respectively. According to the agreements, Turkmenistan will export 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China annually for 30 years. In August 2007, the Amu Darya project was launched on the issuing of the exploration and development license by President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.
In August 2008, CNPC and Turkmengazi State Concern signed a technical agreement on the Natural Gas Purchase and Sales and Technical Agreements to extend their cooperation in the gas exploration and development project on the Amu Darya River. Consisting of Block A and B, the project is located in Bagtyiarlyk contract area on the Right Bank of Amu Darya River in Turkmenistan.
In December 2009, the No.1 Gas Processing Plant of the Amu Darya natural gas project became operational, with a processing capacity of 5 billion cubic meters.
Gumdak Oilfield
Gumdak Oilfield lies in western Turkmenistan. In January 2002, CNPC signed an EOR contract for the field with Turkmenneft and acquired a 100% stake for five years. After CNPC took over the oilfield, an in-depth geological research and development effect appraisal was conducted to draw up corresponding stimulation programs and countermeasures, resulting in an increase in crude production in less than half a year. |
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| | | | CNPC mainly provides well drilling and logging services in Turkmenistan. In April 2007, CNPC signed a service contract for drilling 12 natural gas wells within three years for the Turkmenistan National Geology Company.
In May 2008, well Ula-15 was drilled and completed. During the drilling operation, we successfully penetrated the HTHP and high sulfur content salt bed by solving the problems of necking and drill pipe sticking in plastic formations, and low penetration speed in anhydrite and limestone formations.
CNPC repaired and rejuvenated seven of the 32 mature wells in Samandepe gas field, which is located in Block A of Amu Darya Natural Gas Project. We also initiated drilling of 13 new wells (completing six of them).
The No.1 Gas Processing Plant of the Amu Darya natural gas project
The No.1 Gas Processing Plant of the Amu Darya natural gas project, located in Bagtyiarlyk contract area on the right bank of the Amu Darya in Turkmenistan, commenced the construction in June 2008, and became operational in December of 2009. The gas processing plant,capable of processing 5 billion cubic meters, becomes the largest one in Central Asia.
Firefighting in Turkmenistan
On October 28, 2006, an enormous blowout and fire occurred at well Osman-3 in Turkmenistan. The well is located in the desert hinterland southeast of the Amu Darya basin. Following Turkmenistan's emergency request for help in early November, CNPC immediately sent out an experienced firefighting crew.
The condition in Well Osman-3 was quite severe, with hydrogen sulfide concentration up to 34.5g per cubic meter. The lack of sufficient logistic support made the rescue and firefighting operation terribly difficult. By adopting an unconventional operation, our firefighting crew removed the damaged wellhead and lifted a new one. Finally they succeeded in controlling the blowout and putting out the fire in close cooperation with Turkmenistan and US rescue teams. |
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| | | | Dec. 14, 2009 Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline became operational.
Dec. 2009 The First Gas Processing Plant of the Amu Darya natural gas project became operational.
Aug. 29, 2008 A framework agreement is signed with Turkmengazi State Concern on expanding cooperation in the natural gas sector, while a technical agreement supplementary to the natural gas purchase and sale agreement is also signed between CNPC and Turkmengazi State Concern.
Jun. 27, 2008 The foundations are laid of the First Gas Processing Plant of the Amu Darya natural gas project. Located in Bagtyiarlyk contract area on the right bank of the Amu Darya in Turkmenistan, the project is expected to become operational by the end of 2009.
Jul. 17, 2007 CNPC signed a production sharing contract and a natural gas sale-and-purchase agreement with Turkmen State Agency for Management and Use of Hydrocarbon Resources and Turkmengaz State Concern respectively.
Apr. 2006 CNPC reached into a basic agreement on a joint natural gas project with the Ministry of Oil and Gas Industry and Mineral Resources of Turkmenistan.
Jan. 2002 CNPC signed an EOR contract for Gumdak Oilfield with Turkmenneft State Concern and acquired a 100% stake of the field for five years. |
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