PPL discovers gas from Dolphin X-1 well in Sirani Exploration License, Sindh

Mettis Global reported that Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has found gas at its Dolphin X-1 exploration well in Sujawal district, Sindh, and disclosed the finding to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. PPL operates the Sirani Exploration License with a 75% working interest, while its joint venture partner Government Holdings (Private) Limited holds the other 25%. Spudding took place on 17th April 2026, and the bore reached 3,850 meters, while drilling results and open hole logs pointed to hydrocarbon-bearing zones.

After acid treatment, the Chiltan Formation yielded gas of sound quality, with a heating value near 1,000 Btu/scf, flowing at 0.942 MMscfd under a wellhead flowing pressure of 211 psig through a 32/64" choke. Earlier, before the acid step, condensate surfaced at an initial 94 BPD and dropped to 46 BPD within 24 hours, though none appeared in the later post-acid test. The company said the early condensate offers an encouraging sign of hydrocarbon potential for further work in the formation. PPL also stated that the find confirms the presence of a petroleum system and creates a fresh exploration front in the onshore marshland, potentially extending into shallow waters offshore.