Gas discovery in Sindh's Kirthar Block: PPL, POGC strike gold with Rayyan-1 Well

April 03, 2023 (MLN): Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) on Monday disclosed that a gas discovery has been made from the exploratory well Rayyan-1 in Kirthar Block (2667-7), located in District Dadu, Sindh Province.

The aforesaid exploratory well is operated by Polish Oil and Gas Company, PKN ORLEN Pakistan Branch (POGC) with 70% working interest along with its Joint Venture partner PPL with 30% working interest.

Rayyan-1 was spud-in on 5th December 2022 and drilled to a depth of approximately 2,446 meters.

Drill Stem Test (DST) was carried out at the said well and the well initially flowed at 7.8 million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCFD) gas with the Wellhead Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1,920 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) at 28/64" choke size. Following the DST, Rayyan-1 well successfully completed and concluded the completion integrity test.

Accordingly, frac job was conducted and the well flowed at the rate of 12.88 MMSCFD gas at the Wellhead Flowing Pressure of 3,190 PSI at 28/64" choke size.

This discovery will add hydrocarbon reserves to the company, contribute to reducing the energy demand and supply gap in the country, and will save significant foreign exchange for the country through indigenous hydrocarbon production.

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