New gas reserve found in Bhola

Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (Bapex) has discovered a new gas well in Bhola, named Bhola North-3, with an estimated daily production potential of 22 to 25 million cubic feet of gas (mmcfd).

According to Bapex, the first Drill Stem Test (DST) of the well commenced at 8:20AM on Sunday (November 15) in Jangalia village under Paschim Ilisha union in Bhola Sadar upazila under the supervision of company officials. The well was drilled to a depth of 3,526 meters, and its perforation was completed on Saturday, with preliminary pressure tests of the test string and surface flowline yielding satisfactory results.

Bapex officials noted that preliminary observations indicate strong production prospects of 22 to 25 mmcfd, while final reserve figures will be announced upon completion of the DST. Bhola North-3 marks the tenth gas well discovered across three gas fields in the coastal district.

-EM