1.6tcf more gas expected from new Sylhet well
An additional 1.6 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas is likely to be found from the Kailashtila gas field in Sylhet, according to State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid.
"We are optimistic about discovering an additional 1.6tcf of gas from Kailashtila. However, it will take approximately four months to confirm this as we await the completion of the drilling process," he said after his visit to the Kailashtila-8 well yesterday.
Nasrul Hamid highlighted that the Kailashtila field previously held 3tcf of gas reserves, and ongoing exploration endeavours are expected to increase this reserve further.
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"Importing gas costs Tk60 per unit, while domestically produced gas costs only Tk4 per unit. We can ensure substantial savings by reducing gas imports by 23%," he said.
The state minister urged the related officials to instigate initiatives, underlining the ministry's priority of assessing and rewarding capabilities rather than initiating projects.
"Sylhet's gas field has demonstrated significant progress and has undertaken additional projects," he praised, expressing hope for similar advancements by others to bolster the sector.
Mizanur Rahman, managing director of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited, said, "Before Kailashtila-8, we have drilled seven wells, all of which yielded gas. With the current drilling reaching 3,500 metres, we anticipate discovering over 1tcf of gas."
The drilling of the Kailashtila-8 well began on 11 January, and it is expected to be completed within 120 days. This well is being dug by the state-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Ltd.
Earlier Saturday, the state minister inaugurated a Bangabandhu Corner and Data Centre for a prepaid metre project while visiting the head office of Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Limited.
During his three-day tour to Sylhet, the Minister is scheduled to visit several gas fields and processing plants, inaugurate a model petrol pump, and launch a gas supply pipeline project.
