Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a new gas and condensate discovery at its exploratory well Rahi X-1 in the Shah Bandar Block, located in Sujawal district of Sindh.
According to a press release issued on Friday, the discovery marks the fourth consecutive hydrocarbon find made by PPL as the operator of the Shah Bandar Block.
PPL holds a 63 per cent working interest in the block, while Mari Energies Limited has a 32 per cent stake. Sindh Energy Holding Company Limited and Government Holdings (Private) Limited each hold a 2.5 per cent working interest.
The statement said the Rahi X-1 exploratory well was spudded on June 17, 2026 and drilled to a measured depth of 2,612 metres to assess the hydrocarbon potential of the Upper Sands of the Lower Goru Formation.
Based on drilling results and interpretation of wireline log data, a hydrocarbon-bearing zone was identified and subsequently tested through a cased-hole drill stem test (DST).
During testing, the well produced 0.493 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscfd) and 12 barrels of condensate per day at a wellhead flowing pressure of 133 pounds per square inch through a 32/64-inch choke from the A-Sand of the Lower Goru Upper Sands.
PPL said the discovery reflected its continued commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s energy security through accelerated exploration and development activities.