Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), one of the country\u2019s leading exploration and production companies, is proud to announce a significant oil and gas discovery at its Dhok Sultan-03 well, located in District Attock, Punjab Province. This landmark discovery, the second in the Dhok Sultan Block, is not only a major milestone for PPL and its partner, Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL), but also marks the second deepest oil discovery in naturally fractured carbonate in the Potwar region, showcasing the company\u2019s strong in-house expertise and technical excellence. ONLINE
\nThis discovery is a result of rigorous geological, geophysical and reservoir engineering data analyses and integration that helped in overcoming the drilling challenges by optimizing the well design that resulted in saving drilling days and cost optimization.
\nPPL, as operator of the Dhok Sultan Block with a 75% Working Interest (WI) alongside GHPL\u2019s 25% WI, spudded the Dhok Sultan-03 well on 18 January 2025. Drilled to an depth of 5,815 meters, the well tested the hydrocarbon potential of the Patala and Lockhart formations. Testing results were highly encouraging, the well flowed 1,469 barrels per day of oil and 2.56 MMscfd of gas at Wellhead Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1,147 psig on a 32\/64\u201d choke, and 2,113 barrels per day of oil and 4.13 MMscfd of gas at WHFP of 813 psig on a 48\/64\u201d choke.
\nThis breakthrough underscores the substantial untapped hydrocarbon potential of the mature Potwar\u2013Kohat sub-basin, which PPL has successfully unlocked through advanced technologies, rigorous geophysical analysis, and in-house technical capabilities.
\n\u201cThis discovery is a testament to PPL\u2019s in-house expertise, perseverance, and commitment to energy security,\u201d says Imran Abbasy, Managing Director & CEO, PPL. \u201cIt demonstrates our ability to deliver impactful results that not only strengthen our reserves base but also contribute to reducing the country\u2019s reliance on imported energy and conserving valuable foreign exchange.\u201d
\nThe Dhok Sultan-03 discovery is expected to make a meaningful contribution to Pakistan\u2019s energy mix by adding additional hydrocarbon reserves and will save significant foreign exchange for the country through indigenous hydrocarbon production.
\nPPL remains committed to exploring and developing Pakistan\u2019s natural resources responsibly and sustainably, ensuring long-term value creation for the country and its people.
\nPhoto Caption: Rig at Dhok Sultan-3, Dhok Sultan Block, Punjab<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), one of the country\u2019s leading exploration and production companies, is proud to announce a significant oil and gas discovery at its Dhok Sultan-03 well, located in District Attock, Punjab Province. This landmark discovery, the second in the Dhok Sultan Block, is not only a major milestone for PPL and its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-501055","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n