KIEV, Oct. 3 – Ukrgazvydobuvannia has successfully carried out its first hydraulic fracturing operations using its own equipment, the state-owned company reported.

The company said that after dry well stimulation its gas flow rate reached 48,000 cubic meters a day. It is expected that the well will be used optimally with the production rate of 74,000-90,000 cubic meters a day. After its connection the operation of the well will start.