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Saman-Depe Gas Field

Saman-Depe Gas Field is a physics topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Saman-Depe Gas Field rather than just read about it. In short: Saman-Depe Gas Field is a large natural gas field located in Lebap Province of Turkmenistan. The field belongs to contractual territory Bagtyyarlyk, a group of several fields on the right bank of Amu Darya River the maximum output of which is estimated at 25-30 billion cubic meters per year, combined.

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Reference excerpt

Saman-Depe Gas Field is a large natural gas field located in Lebap Province of Turkmenistan. The field belongs to contractual territory Bagtyyarlyk, a group of several fields on the right bank of Amu Darya River the maximum output of which is estimated at 25-30 billion cubic meters per year, combined. The peak of production is expected in 2015–2020. As per initial estimates, the fields will produce approximately 12 billion cubic meters in 2010. Saman-Depe along with Altyn-Asyr are considered to be the largest fields in the area. Contract area of Bagtyyarlyk is estimated at 1.7 trillion cubic metres (60 trillion cubic feet), however the precise data is yet to be confirmed. In total, there are 17 gas and gas condensate fields on the right bank of Amu Darya:

Saman-Depe, Farap (both in development stage); Metedzhan, Kishtivan, Sandykty (all three being preserved), Akgumalam, Tangiguyi, Ildzhik, Yanguyi, Chashguyi, Girsan, Beshir, Bota, Uzyngyi, Bereketli, Pirgyi (all in exploration stage) Saman-Depe is proven to be the largest among 17 fields so far, with reserves equal to 80 billion cubic metres (2.8 trillion cubic feet). The first well No. 53/1 at a depth of 2,533 metres (8,310 ft) was drilled by subcontractor Sichuan Petroleum. CNPC will also be repairing nearly 50 wells prepared by Turkmen specialists in 1980's. In December 2009, Presidents of Turkmenistan, China, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan inaugurated the Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline and commencement of gas processing plant in Saman-Depe. The plant was built for refining, purification and annual production of 5 billion cubic metres (180 billion cubic feet) of gas. Additionally, the plant will produce nearly 180,000 tonnes of stable condensate at full capacity. The construction of the facility was subcontracted to Sofregaz and Technip. Turkmenistan is planning on construction of the second plant with capacity for refining 8 billion cubic metres (280 billion cubic feet) per year.

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Saman-Depe Gas Field

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Saman-Depe Gas Field claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In physics, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Saman-Depe Gas Field before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Saman-Depe Gas Field ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Saman-Depe Gas Field

In research: Saman-Depe Gas Field appears in physics research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Saman-Depe Gas Field in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Saman-Depe Gas Field is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Energy in Central Asia, Natural gas fields in Turkmenistan, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Saman-Depe Gas Field outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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