MariEnergies has announced a significant gas discovery at the Mari Ghazij-1 exploration well in the Mari Development & Production Lease (Mari D&PL) area in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
The company, which operates the Mari D&PL with full ownership, successfully drilled the well to a depth of 1,015m.
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The well, spudded on 24 November 2022, has established a gas flow rate of 5.1 million standard cubic feet per day through a drill stem test.
The wellhead flowing pressure was recorded at 232 pounds per square inch (psi) with a 64/64in choke size.
This marks the first dedicated exploratory well targeting multiple Ghazij Limestone units.
The concept originated from the Iqbal-1 well, where a thin limestone unit in the Ghazij Formation contributed approximately 500,000 cubic feet per day to the flow.
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By GlobalDataThis prompted a detailed study of the limestone units within the Ghazij Formation across the Mari D&PL area.
MariEnergies plans to appraise this discovery further to determine its extent and evaluate development options.
The company holds a 23% share in the gas market and aims to mitigate declining gas production in Pakistan by maximising current field production and aggressive exploration strategies.
In a related development, Pakistan Petroleum (PPL) announced a hydrocarbon discovery in the Shah Bandar Block, Sindh, in November 2024.
This marks the third consecutive discovery in the block under PPL’s operatorship, enhancing its exploration reputation.
The Pateji X-1 exploration well, drilled to 2,475m, targeted the upper sands of the Lower Goru Formation. This discovery is expected to significantly contribute to Pakistan’s energy security.
PPL operates the Shah Bandar Block with a 63% working interest, alongside joint venture partners Mari Petroleum Company (32%), Sindh Energy Holding Company (2.5%) and Government Holdings (Private) (2.5%).
