In July 2021, Ukrgasvydobuvannya increased drilling by 2.5 times to 24 thousand metres

The largest gas producing company Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC (Naftogaz Group) drilled 24.2 thousand metres, which is 14.6 thousand metres (+150%) more than in July 2020.

In particular, last month the following was drilled:

•  production drilling 13.9 thous. metres (+10 thous. m);
•  appraisal drilling of 10.3 thousand metres (+4.5 thous. m).

In total, YTD, 116 thousand metres have been drilled in January-July, which is 48 thousand metres (+70%) more than in 7 months of 2020.

All drilling was performed by internal forces - the Drilling Division of Ukrburgaz.

ExPro Reference:

Ukrburgaz DD, a branch of Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC is the largest drilling company in Ukraine. Four drilling departments, departments of process transportation and special equipment, are part of the branch, and perform a full range of well construction works. At the end of 2020, UGV drilled 124.4 thousand metres.