MoE Deputy Minister inspects Maubin (South) oil and gas field as output rises
DEPUTY Minister for Energy U Kyaw Naing Win, accompanied by departmental officials, visited the Maubin (South) oil and natural gas field yesterday.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister and his team inspected wells No 16, 18 and 20 at the Maubin (South) field. The Managing Director of the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise briefed them on the analysis of gas-bearing sand layers in the wells, current production conditions, and plans for further development.
In response to the presentations, the Deputy Minister emphasized the need to adopt modern technologies to enhance oil and natural gas production from domestic fields. He also expressed appreciation to staff involved in increasing production, particularly for efforts at Plot No 18 in the Maubin (South) field in the Ayeyawady Region.
Since drilling began at Plot No 18 on 26 February, the well has been producing approximately 1.6 million cubic feet of natural gas and eight barrels of condensate per day. Similarly, drilling at Plot No 20, which commenced on 15 March, has yielded around 1.5 million cubic feet of natural gas and seven barrels of condensate per day, while Plot No 16, drilled on 3 April, is producing about 1.6 million cubic feet of natural gas and eight barrels of condensate daily.
He further noted that, among Myanmar’s onshore oil and gas fields, the Maubin (South) field produces natural gas with a high content of C3 (propane) and C4 (butane). These components can be used in the initial stage of producing LPG and naphtha. Gas derived from these products can then be distributed to fertilizer plants, industrial facilities and compressed natural gas outlets for vehicles, making it a highly valuable resource. The Deputy Minister later presented awards and gifts to the staff.
The recent increase in natural gas production is expected to significantly support the energy needs of lower Myanmar and enable greater distribution of natural gas for vehicles in Yangon, thereby helping to ease the current fuel shortage. Seismic surveys are also being conducted to identify new onshore oil fields, and the Ministry of Energy will continue to oversee exploratory drilling activities. — ASH/MKKS
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