Sindh has made a significant discovery of oil and gas reserves at the Pateji-X1 well in Sujawal district, achieving one of the fastest exploration-to-production timelines in Pakistan’s energy history.
The discovery, located in the Shah Bandar Block, was made at a depth of 2,475 meters in October, with production commencing in November. The well is expected to yield 12.4 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and around 1,090 barrels of crude oil daily.
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The Pateji-X1 project is a joint venture with the following ownership structure:
- Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL): 63%
- Mari Petroleum Company Limited: 32%
- Sindh and federal governments: 2.5% each
As the lead operator, PPL has formally informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange about this landmark achievement through an official letter.
