Data on 5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in Bhola is incorrect: Energy Department
September 20, 20242 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: The energy department has said that the news that has been published that the gas reserves in Bhola have increased based on the research of Gazprom is not correct. This information was given by the energy department in a press briefing after a review of gas reserves in Bhola on Thursday.

Department of Energy

It is said that the news published in the media about 5.109 trillion cubic feet (TCF) gas reserves in Bhola is not correct. Currently there are 2 TCF of proven gas reserves.

According to a joint research report of BAPEX and Gazprom in the middle of this month, 5.109 TCF of recoverable gas reserves have been discovered in the island district of Bhola. In that report, Petrobangla chairman Janendra Nath Sarkar and other concerned officials commented positively. Then on Thursday, Bapex managing director Md. Shoaib, Chairman of Petrobangla Janendra Nath Sarkar, energy expert Professor Badrul Imam, Md. Fawzul Kabir Khan, Advisor on Electricity, Energy and Mineral Resources sat in review with Tamim and the related parties.

After the meeting, Fawzul Kabir Khan said, if the data of 5.109 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in Bhola were correct, then we would have celebrated today. Because there would be no crisis. Imports were not required.

Managing Director of Bapex. Shoaib said that there is no seismic survey data in Bhola charfashan. Shahbazpur, Bhola and Ilisha gas fields have proven gas reserves of 2.047 TCF (1.432 TCF recoverable). So far 9 wells have been drilled in Bhola.

Energy expert Mr. Tamim said, seismic survey is done first to determine gas reserves. Then, by looking at the survey data, the companies decide where there is the most potential for gas. There they dig a well. If gas is found after drilling, they declare it as proved reserves. He said, we do not bring any gas as reserves unless it is proven or probable. The declaration of reserves is misleading.

Badrul Imam said that the 5 TCF gas being talked about in Bhola is completely wrong. Reserves cannot be called until they are mined.

Later the energy adviser said, the place being talked about; There we will start seismic survey and excavation. A proposal to drill four wells at Ekne was approved on Wednesday.

In response to a question, he said that a committee has been formed to identify irregularities in electricity and energy. After receiving their report, action will be taken accordingly.

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He also said the government would also investigate allegations that Russia's Gazprom paid more for drilling wells than domestic companies. There is a possibility of irregularities in awarding work under special provisions without tender. The truth will be verified by investigation.