Putin: the launch of the field in Irkutsk will be an impetus for the development of the eastern regions

The launch of the Kovykta field is an impetus for the development of the eastern regions of Russia, it will also ensure a reliable gas supply to foreign partners. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the launch ceremony of the Kovykta field and the new Kovykta-Chayanda section of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline.

“The launch of such a complex will ensure a reliable supply of gas and its products to both Russian enterprises and our foreign partners. It will give a serious impetus to the socio-economic development of the eastern regions of Russia. It will create new, highly productive jobs,” he said.

The Kovykta field is the largest in Eastern Siberia with recoverable gas reserves under the project of 1.8 trillion cubic meters. m, gas condensate – 65.7 million tons. Planned design capacity – 27 billion cubic meters. m of gas per year. Previously at Gazprom reportedthat the launch of the field will expand the opportunities for gasification of consumers in the Irkutsk region. For the Zhigalovo settlement, Kirensky and Kazachinsko-Lensky districts, the Kovykta field will become a source of gas supply.

Production drilling at the Kovykta field began in July 2019, and commissioning began in October this year.

It is assumed that after the commissioning of the Kovykta field by 2024.Gazprom” will be able to supply up to 38 billion cubic meters through the Power of Siberia. m of gas per year, which is the design capacity of the gas pipeline. According to the current contract, Gazprom is to supply 15.6 billion cubic meters through Power of Siberia. m of gas this year, or 43 million cubic meters. m per day.