Latest discovery of 1.58MMscfd reserves to improve country’s energy security through indigenous resources, says PPL
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for the second consecutive day and informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange about the latest discovery.
According to a letter issued by PPL, gas reserves of 1.58 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) have been discovered from the TAL block in Kohat district. The discovery follows an earlier announcement of oil and gas reserves in the district for which the Prime Minister had congratulated the nation.
In its disclosure, PPL said that the TAL Joint Venture comprising MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co BV (as operator), Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), PPL, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) has discovered gas from the Hangu/Lumshiwal formations at its exploration well located at KP-1 in Bilitang-1 district, Bilitang-1.
The company said drilling at the exploration well began on August 10, 2025, and the well was successfully drilled to a total vertical depth of 4,011 meters.
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According to the statement, “Based on interpretation results of LWD/wireline log data, Hangu/Lumshiwal formations (exploration target) were initially tested successfully at a rate of 1.58MMscfd gas at a 40/64-inch choke against wellhead flow pressure of 164 pounds per square inch.”
PPL said the discovery has “triggered further exploration in the TAL block, leading to new upside opportunities,” adding that the find would help improve the country’s energy security through indigenous resources.
The company further noted that the discovery would add to the hydrocarbon reserves of PPL, its joint venture partners and the country, while there is still the prospect of further discoveries in the area.
