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Natural Gas June 04, 2026 07:46:44 AM

MOL Begins First Commercial Gas Production at Azerbaijan’s ACG Field

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The milestone follows the successful drilling and testing of the first production well from the West Chirag platform.
MOL Begins First Commercial Gas Production at Azerbaijan’s ACG Field

SEATTLE (OilMonster) – MOL Group and its joint venture partners have commenced commercial natural gas production at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field in Azerbaijan, marking the first-ever gas output from the oil-producing field.

First gas milestone from West Chirag platform

The production milestone follows the successful drilling and testing of the first production well from the West Chirag platform, unlocking a new revenue stream from the existing oil field infrastructure.

ACG field holds substantial gas resources

Industry estimates put the ACG field's gas resources at 4 trillion cubic feet (approximately 112 billion cubic meters), with upper estimates reaching as high as 6 trillion cubic feet. Gas and condensate from the new well will be transported via existing ACG infrastructure to the Sangachal terminal for processing and distribution.

Gas production strengthens MOL's upstream portfolio

The commencement of gas production aligns with MOL's long-term strategy of maintaining daily production above 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent. The company has recently expanded its footprint through partnerships with national energy companies in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkiye, and Libya.

MOL ranks third in ACG stakeholder hierarchy

MOL is currently the third-largest stakeholder in the ACG field, behind the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and BP.

People Also Ask

Where did MOL Group start its first commercial gas production?

MOL Group and its joint venture partners commenced gas production at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field in Azerbaijan, the first-ever commercial gas output from the oil-producing field.

How much gas does the ACG field hold according to industry estimates?

Industry estimates put the ACG field's gas resources at 4 trillion cubic feet (about 112 billion cubic meters), with upper estimates reaching as high as 6 trillion cubic feet.

Where will gas from the West Chirag platform be processed?

Gas and condensate from the new well are transported via existing ACG infrastructure to the Sangachal terminal, where they are processed and distributed.

What is MOL's daily production target under its long-term strategy?

MOL's long-term strategy targets maintaining daily production above 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent.

Who are the other major stakeholders in the ACG field?

MOL is the third-largest stakeholder in the ACG field, behind the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and BP.


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