Galkynyş Gas Field
Large natural gas field near Ýolöten in Mary Province of Turkmenistan
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The Galkynyş Gas Field, formerly known as Ýolöten gas field or South Ýolöten – Osman field, is a large natural gas field near Ýolöten, Mary Province, Turkmenistan. It is the world's second-largest gas field.[1]
| Galkynyş Gas Field | |
|---|---|
  Location within Turkmenistan | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Region | Mary Province |
Offshore/onshore | Onshore |
| Coordinates | 37.3014°N 62.3586°E |
| Operator | Türkmengaz |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 2006 |
| Production | |
Estimated gas in place | 14,000×109 m3 (490×1012 cu ft) |
Recoverable gas | 2,800×109 m3 (99×1012 cu ft) |
History
The discovery of the gas field was announced on 2 November 2006.[2] Late Turkmen president Saparmyrat Nyýazow invited Chinese CNPC and Turkish Çalik Enerji to participate in the exploration and development of the Ýolöten field.[3] In 2008, the gas field was audited by Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA).[4][5] According to GCA, Galkynyş is five times larger than the Döwletabat gas field and the fourth- or fifth-largest gas field in the world.[6]
In December 2009, the contracts to develop the field were awarded to CNPC, Hyundai Engineering and Petrofac.[7]
In November 2011, the field was renamed as Galkynyş.[8] Production started in September 2013.[9]
Description
The gas field ranks among the world's five largest with estimated reserves of between 4 and 14 trillion cubic metres (140×1012 and 490×1012 cu ft) of natural gas and proven commercial reserves of 2.8 trillion cubic metres (99×1012 cu ft).[4][5][10] It lies on 2,700 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) zone of 90 kilometres (56 mi) in length and 30 kilometres (19 mi) in width at a depth of 3,900 to 5,100 metres (12,800 to 16,700 ft).[11] Galkynyş consists of Ýolöten, Minara, Osman and Ýaşlar fields.[8] Other nearby gas areas are Günorta Garaköl, Garaköl, Jürji, Gazanly, Gündogar Ýolöten and Günbatar Ýandakly.[11]
Oil reserves are 300 million tons. The crude oil extracted at Galkynyş is transported to the Seýdi Oil Refinery.
Development
The field is developed by Türkmengaz. CNPC, Hyundai Engineering and Petrofac built gas processing plants.[7][12]
