PPL discovers hydrocarbons in District Sanghar, Sindh

PPL discovers hydrocarbons in District Sanghar, Sindh

Shahpur Chakar North- X-1
Rig at Shahpur Chakkar North X-1, Gambat South, Sindh

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) recently made a gas and condensate discovery from its operated exploratory well Shahpur Chakar North X-1 in Gambat South Block District Sanghar, Sindh.

Shahpur Chakar North X-1 was drilled to 3,560 meters to test the hydrocarbon potential of Massive Sand of Lower Goru Formation. Initial testing flowed 15.2 MMscfd gas along with 321 bbl/d condensate at a flowing wellhead pressure of 3,061 psig on 32/64 inches choke.

Gambat South is a joint venture between PPL as operator with 65% working interest (WI) along with Government Holdings (Private) Limited and Asia Resources Oil Limited with 25% and 10% WI, respectively.