Pakistan Petroleum Limited starts production from Faiz X-1 Deep well in Gambat South Block

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), as the operator of the Gambat South Block, announced the successful commissioning of Faiz X-1 Deep (Basal Sand) well, producing approximately 3.6 MMscfd of gas and 750 bpd of condensate following optimisation of operational parameters, the company disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. 

The well was drilled in 2014; however, development of the discovery could not be undertaken due to the absence of nearby pipeline infrastructure, leaving the project uneconomical. 

Following the establishment of connectivity with other wells’ pipeline and a comprehensive technical and economic re-evaluation, the Basal Sand interval was determined to be commercially viable. 

The company subsequently undertook well intervention and surface facility works to bring the well into production. Commissioning activities included isolation of deeper intervals, execution of well intervention jobs, installation of surface facilities, and construction of approximately 4.5 km of feeder line to integrate the well into the existing gas gathering network for onward delivery to the Gambat South Gas Processing Facilities. 

The company said that the well was commissioned on February 25, 2026, and production was ramped up in stages. It is currently producing approximately 3.6 MMscfd of gas and 750 bpd of condensate following optimisation of operational parameters. 

PPL said that this increase in condensate supplies demonstrates the company’s commitment to monetising discoveries in a cost-effective manner, while contributing to meeting the country’s energy requirements.