Karachi
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), operator of the Gambat South Block, announced a significant enhancement in gas processing capacity at the Gambat South Gas Processing Facility (GPF-II) in Sanghar, Sindh, elevating output without major capital outlay.
In a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, PPL revealed that the facility’s capacity has risen from 55 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) to 60 MMscfd of raw gas through targeted process improvements. This upgrade yields an additional 5 MMscfd of gas, 35 barrels per day of condensate, and one metric ton of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Commissioned in 2016 with an initial design for 50 MMscfd of CO2-rich raw gas (26% CO2), the plant underwent prior optimisation in 2021-22 to reach 55 MMscfd. The latest milestone was achieved via refinements in the Amine sweetening process, incorporating a proprietary additive into the existing MDEA solvent system—no hardware modifications required.
PPL holds a 65% working interest in the block, with Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) at 25% and Asia Resources Oil Limited (AROL) at 10%. “This reflects our dedication to operational excellence and maximising domestic hydrocarbon resources cost-effectively,” the notice stated, emphasising value for stakeholders amid efforts to bolster energy security.
The enhancement underscores PPL’s strategy of leveraging innovation for sustainable production gains, potentially easing Pakistan’s natural gas supply constraints. Industry experts hail it as a model for low-cost field optimisation in mature assets.