Condor Energies Inc., a Canadian company focused on energy development in Central Asia, has announced a significant milestone at its Uzbekistan operations. Over the past 72 hours, the firm achieved an average daily production exceeding 15,283 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), largely due to the successful startup of the Kumli-47 horizontal well (K-47).
The K-47 well showcased strong initial production, with gas flow peaking at 18.4 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d), which equates to approximately 3,067 boe/d. To maintain operational stability, the flow was carefully managed and limited, resulting in a steady output of 14.8 MMscf/d—or around 2,467 boe/d—during a six-hour test period. Notably, the well delivered a condensate-to-gas ratio of 10.7 barrels per MMscf, highlighting valuable liquid hydrocarbon yields alongside its gas production.
Drilled to a total depth of 3,444 meters within just 28 days, the K-47 well includes a lateral section extending 1,118 meters into a dolomitized carbonate reservoir previously identified in nearby Kumli NW Pad 2 wells. The rapid progression from drilling to production—achieved in only 40 days—reflects Condor’s efficient and focused development approach.
Building on this success, Condor has already moved its first rig to Kumli NW Pad 1, about 2.3 kilometers northeast of Pad 2, where it is currently drilling the vertical K-42 well. This well aims to confirm the reservoir’s boundaries and is expected to reach total depth by June. The company plans to drill up to four additional horizontal wells on Pad 1 to further increase production capacity.
To accelerate growth even further, a second drilling rig is being mobilized to Pad 1 and will begin operations shortly. Don Streu, Condor’s President and CEO, emphasized that despite natural declines averaging roughly 20% in legacy fields, the company’s year-to-date production for 2026 has surged by 41%, driven primarily by new wells like K-47. He praised the reservoir’s quality and consistent production rates as key factors enabling rapid returns on drilling investments.
Beyond its Uzbekistan assets, Condor Energies holds exploration licenses across Central Asia and Turkey with a strategic focus on cleaner fuels and critical minerals development. The recent acquisition of a 40% stake in adjacent exploration blocks by BP underscores growing international confidence in Uzbekistan’s upstream oil and gas potential. This partnership aligns closely with Condor’s position as an early entrant in this increasingly important region.
With a strong drilling inventory and ongoing projects underway, Condor Energies is well positioned for sustained production growth throughout 2026. The company’s latest operational achievements demonstrate both technical expertise and strategic foresight in a region attracting heightened global attention for its abundant energy resources.
