An old well at the Sylhet Gas Field has been found to contain a sizable fresh gas deposit. The discovery, which is the second significant find in the same well since August, was reported by Mizanur Rahman, Managing Director of Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL).
Gas was found at a depth of 1,200 meters in Well No. 7, where the finding was made while performing maintenance. A resource was discovered at a depth of 2,010 meters on August 14, which produced an initial output of 6-7 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMCFD). This discovery comes after another one on the same day. It is anticipated that the newly found reserve would increase the field’s production capacity by an additional 7-8 MMCFD.
“We are hopeful that this new gas reservoir will soon be integrated into the national grid, supplementing the current supply,” Rahman said, emphasising how crucial these discoveries are for sectors that depend on reliable energy sources.
The national grid is currently receiving an output of 60–70 MMCFD as a result of the SGFL’s successful drilling of many wells. The Kailashtila gas field’s Well No. 8 yielded an additional 21 MMCFD earlier this year, putting the total impact of these finds closer to supplying the energy needs of nearby industry.
Since the RMG industry contributes significantly to the country’s exports and employment generation, a steady and growing supply of petrol is necessary. Concerns over energy shortages that might affect production rates have been voiced by industry stakeholders. The latest findings are a welcome relief, as they may allow companies to run uninterrupted at full capacity.
The goal of SGFL officials is to increase production to 150 MMCFD by the end of this year. Looking ahead, the business hopes to add 250 MMCFD from its gas fields to the national grid by 2025 assuming existing projects are finished. It is anticipated that these advancements will boost Bangladesh’s economy as a whole in addition to helping the RMG sector.