New gas reserves discovered in K-P for second consecutive day

The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for the second consecutive day, and informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange of the latest find.

According to a letter issued by PPL, gas reserves of 1.58 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) have been discovered from the TAL Block in Kohat district. The discovery follows an earlier announcement of oil and gas reserves in the district, over which the prime minister had congratulated the nation.

In its disclosure, PPL stated that the TAL Joint Venture, comprising MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co BV (as Operator), Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), PPL, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL), has discovered gas from the Hangu/Lumshiwal formations at its exploratory well Bilitang-1, located in the district of Kohat, K-P province.

The company said drilling at the exploratory well began on August 10, 2025, and the well was successfully drilled to a total vertical depth of 4,011 metres.

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According to the statement, “Based on interpretation results of LWD/wireline logs data, Hangu/Lumshiwal formations (exploratory targets) were initially tested successfully at a rate of 1.58MMscfd gas at a 40/64-inch choke against wellhead flowing pressure of 164 pounds per square inch.”

PPL said the discovery has “de-risked further exploration in the TAL Block, leading to new upside opportunities,” adding that the find would contribute to improving the country’s energy security through indigenous resources.

The company further noted that the discovery would add to the hydrocarbon reserves base of PPL, its joint venture partners and the country, while prospects of additional discoveries in the area remain.