TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 22. The
introduction of a centralized organizational and digital management
system in Uzbekistan could reduce well-drilling timelines by up to
45% and lower construction costs by as much as 35%, Trend reports via
Uzbekneftegaz.
The announcement was made during a working visit by Abdugani
Sanginov, Chairman of the Management Board of Uzbekneftegaz, to the
company’s production facilities, where he conducted a thorough
review of the activities within departments responsible for
geological exploration, drilling, and field development.
Sanginov emphasized that, despite declining well pressures, the
primary and most urgent objective remains to increase gas
production. Achieving this goal, he stated, requires decisive and
well-coordinated efforts.
Moreover, it was also noted that the majority of gas fields are
situated in remote locations with limited infrastructure. Drilling
operations at these sites are conducted continuously, and the
electricity supply is predominantly dependent on diesel generators.
This reliance on diesel significantly inflates costs related to
fuel procurement, transportation, and maintenance, which, in turn,
impacts production expenses.
In response to these challenges, Sanginov proposed the adoption
of solar panels for drilling operations as a means to reduce
dependence on diesel fuel, lower operational costs, and enhance the
stability of the power supply.
Furthermore, Sanginov issued directives to relevant officials to
reduce the cost of imported equipment and spare parts by 30-40%,
and to conduct a thorough review of expenditures on geophysical and
geological exploration. He also called for the development of
scientifically grounded proposals to optimize these
expenditures.
Earlier in December, it was announced that Abdugani Sanginov had
been appointed Chairman of the Management Board of Uzbekneftegaz.
His predecessor, Bakhtiyor Sidikov, who had led the company since
2023, was relieved of his duties in connection with his transfer to
another position.
