Gazprom International discovers gas field in Bangladesh

MOSCOW, May 31 (PRIME) -- Gazprom International has discovered the Illisha gas field in Bangladesh, parent holding company Gazprom said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Well tests carried on 14–20 May at the Illisha-1 gas well, Bhola Island, Bangladesh, have shown a commercial flow of 19.6 million cubic feet (554,000 cubic meters) per day. The results of exploration work indicate the discovery of a new gas field Illisha," Gazprom said.

Gazprom International drilled three wells under the existing service contract with Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration Company (BAPEX). The previous two, Tabgi-1 and Bhola North-2, showed a commercial gas flow.

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