Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC has discovered a new gas source in the Mailuu-Suu-4 area of Kyrgyzstan, with an estimated production capacity of approximately 40,000 cubic meters per day.

According to the company, gas extracted from well No. 1181 will provide an additional supply source for Kochkor-Ata city and nearby villages, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kabar.

Samsaaly Chetimbaev, Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC, confirmed that the newly developed well is currently producing around 40,000 cubic meters of gas daily.

"On November 10-11, Kochkor-Ata's daily gas consumption stood at 40,000 cubic meters. Our new well is producing a comparable volume, making it an additional source of supply," he said.

Chetimbaev noted that combining the output of the new well with previously discovered gas sources would help expand natural gas supplies to Kochkor-Ata during the winter season.

He also emphasized that increased gas production could create opportunities to extend natural gas services to villages surrounding the city.