Sheberghan Gas Generation Activity (SGGA) Monthly Report

The project's primary objective is to support the development of natural gas resources in the Sheberghan area of Afghanistan. The SGGA Monthly Report for May 1-31, 2015, highlights several key achievements and activities. In the area of drilling contract management support, the team provided a draft letter to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) requesting Turkish National Petroleum (TPAO) to clarify import logistics for radioactive isotopes and perforation charges. The team also assisted MoMP in preparing its first two monthly progress reports for USAID in accordance with the SGDP implementation letter. In terms of capacity development, the team provided training and assistance to MoMP on preparing required monthly SGDP reports to USAID. The team also assisted APA's Z. Sarwari in preparing a presentation about the Sheberghan Gas Development Project (SGDP) for the Interministerial Commission on Energy. The report also highlights several challenges faced by the project team. Despite improvements in reporting by MoMP, the team continues to obtain most information directly from SGGA's own staff in Sheberghan. Additionally, the team provided MoMP with one of SGGA's senior local staff to assist in preparing its first monthly report to USAID, but it appears that the loaned staff member was asked to prepare the report rather than assist MoMP in learning how to do so. The project team plans to continue monitoring TPAO's work progress and final mobilization logistics closely and provide recommendations to MoMP on contract management actions. The team also plans to continue providing training and assistance to MoMP on preparing required monthly SGDP reports to USAID. The SGGA project has made significant progress in supporting the development of natural gas resources in the Sheberghan area of Afghanistan. The project's achievements and activities have contributed to the improvement of the country's energy sector, and the project team continues to work closely with MoMP and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The project's geographic focus is on the Sheberghan area of Afghanistan, and the project's timeframes are from May 1-31, 2015. The project's recommendations include continuing to monitor TPAO's work progress and final mobilization logistics closely and providing recommendations to MoMP on contract management actions. The project team has worked closely with various stakeholders, including MoMP, APA, and USAID, to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The project's achievements and activities have contributed to the improvement of the country's energy sector, and the project team continues to work closely with stakeholders to ensure the project's continued success.