ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 2. The first
results of well testing have been obtained at the Karaton subsalt
area in Kazakhstan’s Atyrau region, Trend reports via KazMunayGas.
During the testing of the first target at a deep exploration
well at the Karaton subsalt site, a flowing gas inflow was
recorded. In line with the approved work program, testing of four
additional oil and gas prospective targets is planned.
Drilling of the exploration well began in November 2024 and was
completed in December 2025, reaching an actual depth of 5,750
meters. The testing process is being carried out under
technologically challenging conditions, including abnormally high
reservoir pressure and the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
The Karaton subsalt project is one of KazMunayGas’ strategic
exploration initiatives aimed at studying deep-lying geological
horizons to expand the country’s resource base. The results of
testing at the first target confirm the presence of
hydrocarbons.
The project is being implemented under the Improved Model
Contract (IMC), one of the key reforms in Kazakhstan’s subsoil use
sector introduced by the government. The IMC has increased the
investment attractiveness of complex fields by offering regulatory
and fiscal incentives, creating favorable conditions for the
exploration and development of technically challenging subsoil
areas.
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