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Significant Oil and Gas Discovery in Pakistan's Dhok Sultan-03 Well

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Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a major breakthrough in the country's upstream energy sector with the discovery of oil and gas at its Dhok Sultan-03 well in District Attock, Punjab. This significant find is expected to make a meaningful contribution to Pakistan's energy mix, adding domestic reserves and reducing the need for energy imports. The well, which was drilled to a total depth of 5,815 meters, flowed 1,469 barrels per day (BPD) of oil and 2.56 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas at a wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 1,147 psig on a 32/64" choke.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dhok Sultan-03 well flowed 1,469 BPD of oil and 2.56 MMscfd of gas at a wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 1,147 psig on a 32/64" choke.
  • On a 48/64" choke, the well produced 2,113 BPD of oil and 4.13 MMscfd of gas at 813 psig WHFP.
  • The Dhok Sultan-03 well is part of the Dhok Sultan Block, where PPL operates with a 75% working interest, alongside Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL), which holds the remaining 25%.
  • The well was spudded on January 18, 2025, and drilled to a total depth of 5,815 meters to test the hydrocarbon potential of the Patala and Lockhart formations.
  • PPL credited the breakthrough to 'rigorous geological, geophysical and reservoir engineering data analyses' that enabled the company to overcome challenging drilling conditions by optimizing well design-resulting in reduced drilling time and cost savings.
  • PPL remains committed to responsibly exploring and developing Pakistan's natural resources, ensuring long-term value creation for the country and its people.
  • The discovery is the second successful find in the Dhok Sultan Block.

Statistics:

  • 1,469 BPD of oil produced on a 32/64" choke
  • 2.56 MMscfd of gas produced on a 32/64" choke
  • 2,113 BPD of oil produced on a 48/64" choke
  • 4.13 MMscfd of gas produced on a 48/64" choke
  • 5,815 meters total depth of the well
  • January 18, 2025, spudding date of the well
  • 75% working interest of PPL in the Dhok Sultan Block
  • 25% working interest of Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) in the Dhok Sultan Block

Sources:

  • Press release issued by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)

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