According to official data, the North Rishtan field is located in the Kadamjai district, approximately 60 km southeast of Kadamjai. Geological exploration and 2D seismic surveys have identified the presence of both oil and gas deposits. Development of this field began in 1954, and by January 1, 1993, it was nearly exhausted, with a total of 46 wells drilled during that period.
As for the South Rishtan field, it is also located in the Kadamjai district, 60 km southeast of the Furkat station, and was discovered in 1989.
The Geological Service noted that hydrocarbon extraction at many fields in Kyrgyzstan was previously carried out by Uzbekistan. According to the transfer act dated June 15, 2000, JSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" received from JSC "Uzbekneftgazodobycha" the rights to the oil and gas fields of the Burgandinsky massif in the Batken region.
On September 9, 2008, JSC "Batkenneftegaz" was issued license No. 930 NE for the use of subsoil in the North and South Rishtan areas, valid until September 9, 2028, with a total licensed area of 2,100 hectares. In July 2019, the company signed a licensing agreement for the development of a technical project and opened a reclamation account at "Optima Bank".
However, on December 25, 2024, the licensing commission for subsoil use annulled license No. 930 NE in accordance with the KR Law "On Subsoil".
As of January 1, 2025, the reserves of the North Rishtan field, approved by the State Commission on Mineral Reserves, are:
- oil - 654.42 thousand tons (geological) and 20.38 thousand tons (recoverable);
- dissolved gas in oil - 68.62 million cubic meters (geological) and 56.61 million cubic meters (recoverable);
- free gas - 44.17 million cubic meters (geological) and 36.44 million cubic meters (recoverable).
In conclusion, the Kyrgyz Geological Service emphasized that all official data on mineral reserves is formed exclusively based on approved geological studies and decisions of state authorities.
