PPL-Led Joint Venture Announces Gas Discovery in Sindh

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a new gas discovery in the Sawan Field, located in District Khairpur, Sindh Province. The discovery was made by the Sawan Joint Venture, which includes UEP Beta (Operator, 25% working interest), PPL (30%), PPL Europe E&P Limited (10%), Prime AEP Limited (30%), and Government Holdings (Private) Limited (5%). According to a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the exploratory well Sawan North Deep-1 ST-1 (SND-1 ST-1) was spud-in on September 16, 2024, and drilled to a depth of 14,017 feet. The primary objective was to explore and test the hydrocarbon potential of the Lower Goru Formation (A-Interval Sands). Post-completion testing in the identified A-sand interval yielded gas at a rate of approximately 0.30 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) against a flowing wellhead pressure of around 100 psig at a 128/64″ choke. This well is the first in the Sawan area to be drilled using an exclusive sequence stratigraphic (trap) evaluation approach. The successful discovery validates this innovative geological method and opens new exploration opportunities within the Sawan region. PPL stated that this development marks a significant milestone for the joint venture and the country’s energy sector, potentially paving the way for further hydrocarbon discoveries in the area.