Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL) started production of gas from the Pateji X-1 well in SHAH Bandar block from Sindh under the arrangement of the extended well test (EWT), as of April 1.
The development follows a discovery of gas and condensate from the C-Sand in November last year.
The Shah Bandar block, which is located in the far south of the bottom basin, is operated by PPL with a 63 % action interest. Common project partners include Mari Energies Limited (32 %), Sindh Energy Holding Company Limited (2.5 %), and Goovernment Holdings (Private) Limited (2.5 %).
To support production, a diameter of 8 inches has been placed, and 40 km for the flow of Pateji X-1 well with a Mari Energies Limited (SGPF).
The treated gas will be injected into the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) network, with the ability to produce up to 10 million standard cubic feet daily (MMSCFD).
PPL stated that the project will help bridge the energy supply gap and contribute to foreign exchange savings by reducing dependence on imported fuel. The company has repeated its commitment to enhance hydrocarbon production in an effective way to support energy security and national economic growth.