Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced a significant gas discovery from its exploratory well LAL X-1 in Kashmore, Sindh, marking the first find from the Lower Alabaster Formation in the area.
The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange about the development, highlighting its 100% working interest in the Kandhkot Development and Production Lease.
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The unconventional gas discovery involves hydrocarbons trapped in tight rock formations, requiring advanced extraction techniques like hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, unlike conventional gas that flows naturally from porous reservoirs. The LAL X-1 well was drilled to 1,408 metres and tested interbedded limestone beds.
During post-completion testing, the well produced gas at 0.138 MMscfd against a wellhead flowing pressure of 33 psig, confirming the presence of hydrocarbon potential in the Lower Alabaster Formation. PPL stated that commercial viability will be determined through further analysis and future exploration wells.
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This follows PPL’s recent discovery at Sawan North Deep-1 ST-1 in Khairpur, Sindh, indicating continued exploration success and strengthening Pakistan’s prospects in unconventional gas production.