Latest reserve discovery of 1.58 MMscfd to enhance country’s energy security through indigenous resources, says PPL
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) 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 in TAL block in Kohat district. The discovery follows an earlier announcement about oil and gas reserves in the district, for which the prime minister congratulated the nation.
In its disclosure, PPL stated 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), discovered gas from the Hangu/Lumshiwal formations in its Bilitang-1 exploration well, located in Kohat district, KP province.
The company said drilling on the exploratory 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 the results of the interpretation of LWD/wireline log data, the Hangu/Lumshiwal formations (exploratory targets) were initially successfully tested at a gas rate of 1.58 MMscfd in a 40/64-inch choke against a wellhead flow pressure of 164 pounds per square inch.”
PPL said the discovery has “de-risked further exploration in the TAL block, generating new growth opportunities”, adding that the find would contribute to improving the country’s energy security through indigenous resources.
The company further noted that the discovery would add to the hydrocarbon reserve base of PPL, its joint venture partners and the country, while prospects for additional discoveries in the area persist.
