The 28/174 well was drilled as a single producer to a depth of about 2000 metres, and tested at an initial rate of 1705 barrels per day of oil.

The sidetrack of the 13/144C well flowed at an intial rate of 956 bpd from a reservoir at a depth of 2637 metres.

According to analysts, Dragon’s announcement appears to confirm its plan to boost oil production in Turkmenistan by 15% throughout this year.