Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully commissioned the Faiz X-1 Deep (Basal Sand) well in Sindh’s Sanghar district after the project remained undeveloped for more than a decade due to infrastructure constraints.
In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)
announced that the well has now entered production following the completion of technical and operational upgrades.
The company stated that it is the operator of the Gambat South Block and confirmed the successful commissioning of the Faiz X-1 Deep well, marking a significant development for Pakistan’s oil and gas sector at a time when the country continues to face energy challenges.
Well Remained Inactive Since 2014
According to PPL, the well was originally drilled in 2014. However, the absence of nearby pipeline infrastructure prevented commercial development of the discovery for years.
The company explained that the project was initially considered uneconomical because there was no connectivity available for transporting gas from the well to processing facilities.
PPL later carried out a comprehensive technical and economic re-evaluation after pipeline connectivity with nearby wells became possible. Following the reassessment, the company concluded that the Basal Sand interval could now be developed commercially.
As a result, the exploration and production company initiated well intervention operations and surface facility work to bring the long-delayed discovery into production.
Pipeline Connectivity Enabled Commercial Production
PPL stated that several key activities were completed before commissioning the well. These included isolation of deeper intervals, well intervention jobs, installation of surface facilities, and the construction of nearly 4.5 kilometres of feeder pipeline.
The feeder line connected the Faiz X-1 Deep well to the existing gas gathering network for onward supply to the Gambat South Gas Processing Facilities.
The company confirmed that the well officially entered production on February 25, 2026. Production levels were gradually increased in phases to optimise operational performance.
According to the notice, the well is currently producing around 3.6 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas along with approximately 750 barrels per day (bpd) of condensate.
Energy Sector Receives Boost
The successful commissioning of the well is expected to support Pakistan’s domestic energy production at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on imported fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Industry experts believe that increasing indigenous gas production can help reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves and lower energy import costs in the long term.
Pakistan has been struggling with declining natural gas reserves and rising demand from industrial, commercial, and domestic consumers. Several exploration and production companies have recently accelerated efforts to revive dormant discoveries and expand existing infrastructure.
The development of the Faiz X-1 Deep well reflects a broader trend in the sector where companies are revisiting older discoveries using improved economic models and upgraded infrastructure.
PPL’s Role in Pakistan’s Energy Sector
PPL remains one of Pakistan’s largest exploration and production companies and plays a major role in the country’s hydrocarbon sector.
The company is involved in exploring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas resources across multiple regions of Pakistan. It operates several key fields and contributes significantly to the national gas supply network.
Over the years, PPL has focused on expanding domestic energy production through exploration activities, infrastructure development, and partnerships in strategic energy projects.
The commissioning of the Faiz X-1 Deep well adds another producing asset to the company’s portfolio and highlights the importance of infrastructure connectivity in unlocking stranded energy resources.