KARACHI:
Pakistan Petroleum Restricted (PPL) has reported a big oil and gasoline discovery at its Dhok Sultan-03 properly in District Attock, Punjab. This marks the second hydrocarbon discover within the Dhok Sultan Block and is among the many deepest oil discoveries in naturally fractured carbonate formations within the Potwar area.
In keeping with PPL, the properly was drilled after intensive geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering research. The corporate stated optimisation of properly design helped overcome drilling challenges, saving each time and value.
PPL, operator of the Dhok Sultan Block with a 75 % working curiosity, partnered with Authorities Holdings Non-public Restricted (GHPL), which holds the remaining 25 %. Drilling started on January 18, 2025, and reached a depth of 5,815 meters.
Testing focused hydrocarbon potential of the Patala and Lockhart formations. Outcomes confirmed encouraging flows of 1,469 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and a couple of.56 million customary cubic toes per day (MMscfd) of gasoline at a wellhead flowing strain (WHFP) of 1,147 psig on a 32/64″ choke. At a 48/64″ choke, manufacturing reached 2,113 bpd of oil and 4.13 MMscfd of gasoline at 813 psig WHFP.
The invention underscores the untapped hydrocarbon potential of the mature Potwar-Kohat sub-basin, lengthy thought-about a difficult exploration zone. PPL famous that superior applied sciences, detailed geophysical evaluation and in-house technical capabilities enabled the breakthrough.
Firm officers stated the brand new reserves may contribute meaningfully to the nationwide vitality combine and scale back dependence on imported gas.
