Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a significant oil and gas discovery at its Dhok Sultan-03 well, located in District Attock, Punjab Province.
This marks the second discovery in the Dhok Sultan Block (3371-15) by PPL, which operates the block with a 75% working interest, alongside its joint venture partner, Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL), holding the remaining 25%.
The Dhok Sultan-03 well was spudded on January 18, 2025, and drilled to a depth of 5,815 meters to explore the hydrocarbon potential of the Patala and Lockhart formations.
The well’s testing revealed promising results, with a flow of 1,469 barrels of oil per day and 2.56 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas at a wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 1,147 psig on a 32/64″ choke. On a 48/64″ choke, the well produced 2,113 barrels of oil per day and 4.13 MMscfd of gas at a WHFP of 813 psig.
PPL highlighted that this discovery underscores the untapped hydrocarbon potential of the Potwar-Kohat sub-basin, which can be unlocked through advanced technologies in prospect evaluation and well drilling. The discovery is expected to contribute additional hydrocarbon reserves and reduce the country’s reliance on imported energy, saving significant foreign exchange.
The discovery is seen as a major step forward in bolstering Pakistan’s indigenous hydrocarbon production capabilities.
