Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund Visits Yatim Taq Gas Field

On November 14, 2026, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, visited the Yatim Taq Gas Field in Jowzjan Province.
According to officials of the Afghan Oil & Gas Corporation, seven gas wells are currently operational in the Yatim Taq Gas Field, while a contract for drilling five additional wells has been signed with a foreign company, and work has already commenced.
The officials stated that more than 650,000 cubic meters of natural gas are extracted daily from the seven operational wells and supplied to the market after processing. They further explained that, of the processed gas, 400,000 cubic meters are supplied to the Fertilizer & Electricity Products-State Owned Corporation, 250,000 cubic meters to Bayat Power, and the remaining volume to consumers in the market.
During the visit, the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs emphasized the importance of extracting natural gas in accordance with established standards and ensuring compliance with recognized technical standards when drilling new wells.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund stated that Afghanistan possesses vast natural gas reserves and encouraged investors to invest in the extraction and processing of these resources. He further noted that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has created a favorable investment environment and provided the necessary facilities and support for investors.