OREANDA-NEWS. JSC Gazprom Neft’ oil production was 10 895 thousand tons in January-April 2007 that is by 2,9% more than it was in the same period of the last year (10 millions 586 thousand tons), reported the press-centre of  JSC Gazprom Neft.

Within four months 2007 170 wells were brought in. From new wells additional 646,6 thousand tons of oil were produced that is by 63,2% more than it was in the same period in 2006. 176 production wells were taken out from drilling that is by 50,4% more than it was in January-April 2006 (117 production wells).

After hydraulic fracture 65 wells were brought in. For four months total oil production from these wells was 101,2 thousand tons.

In January- April 2007 JSC Gazprom Neft fulfilled interventions on 372 wells. After these interventions additional 818 thousand tons of oil were produced that is 133,5% from expected in the business-plan.

Moreover, within four months JSC Gazprom Neft carried on 2D seismic exploration operations in an amount of 1732 linear meters, 3D seismic exploration operations in an amount of 997 kmІ. A prospecting and exploratory drilling was fulfilled in an amount of 15 849 meters; a construction of 5 wells was finished, 3 new accumulations were found in Karasevo-Tanlovsk and Middle Itunsk license areas.