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1TCF of gas reserves discovered in North Waziristan. Equivalent to 15% of total gas supply or production of Pakistan 🇵🇰.

Premature estimates above:

"MPCL believes that this is a large gas/condensate discovery and first ever in North Waziristan, which is the result of an aggressive exploration strategy adopted by the company and supported by the Joint Venture partners. Further appraisal however is required to confirm the extent and production potential of the discovery."
 
Too early to say anything.

As someone who worked on new explorations (DST), this is toooooo early to have an accurate estimate of the formation.

I am not a reservoir engineer, someone who is is better positioned to expand more on this, but after this initial flow, the flow is tested at various choke sizes to get an estimate of the the flow volumes.

Later on, once the well is completed, this well would be again tested with wireline and slickline tools (BHP/T gauges) to further study it's profile.

Moreover, this is more important, further appraisal wells will be drilled according to the drilling plan in the formation, to get an idea about the size of the reservoir and it's characteristics. DST's will be done, and so will other tests.

1 well takes more or less 2-3 months to drill considering all goes to plan, so give or take 3-4 more well, we are looking at a year before we have a good enough idea about the reservoir. A year or two more before we actually start producing from it.

Let's hold on to our pants.

I have seen production engineers and company man get all excited and call the head office jab adhi choke par well flow kar raha tha and the flare was like a matchstick!

But still, this is encouraging news on the face of it, and Mari would be very relieved with this news kyunkay in kay apnay halat pichlay kuch arsay say zyada achay nhn ja rahay thay.
 
Premature estimates above:

"MPCL believes that this is a large gas/condensate discovery and first ever in North Waziristan, which is the result of an aggressive exploration strategy adopted by the company and supported by the Joint Venture partners. Further appraisal however is required to confirm the extent and production potential of the discovery."
Too early to say anything.

As someone who worked on new explorations (DST), this is toooooo early to have an accurate estimate of the formation.

I am not a reservoir engineer, someone who is is better positioned to expand more on this, but after this initial flow, the flow is tested at various choke sizes to get an estimate of the the flow volumes.

Later on, once the well is completed, this well would be again tested with wireline and slickline tools (BHP/T gauges) to further study it's profile.

Moreover, this is more important, further appraisal wells will be drilled according to the drilling plan in the formation, to get an idea about the size of the reservoir and it's characteristics. DST's will be done, and so will other tests.

1 well takes more or less 2-3 months to drill considering all goes to plan, so give or take 3-4 more well, we are looking at a year before we have a good enough idea about the reservoir. A year or two more before we actually start producing from it.

Let's hold on to our pants.

I have seen production engineers and company man get all excited and call the head office jab adhi choke par well flow kar raha tha and the flare was like a matchstick!

But still, this is encouraging news on the face of it, and Mari would be very relieved with this news kyunkay in kay apnay halat pichlay kuch arsay say zyada achay nhn ja rahay thay.





 
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OGDCL revives Jhal Magsi gas project​

Mon, 3 Jul 2023, 4:45 PM

OGDCL revives Jhal Magsi gas project

ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):In a significant move towards meeting the country’s growing energy demands, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the leading exploration and production company in Pakistan, has revived Jhal Magsi gas project.
The state-of-the-art gas processing plant, with a daily capacity to produce 13.7 MMSCF process gas and 45 BBL/day condensate, will mitigate escalating energy needs of Pakistan, said a news release issued here on Monday.
The installation of this plant is a testament to OGDCL’s commitment to furthering the exploration and production of oil and gas resources in the region.
Besides the commercial operations, the company has underscored its dedication to transforming the lives of the local community in Jhal Magsi through a series of social welfare initiatives in the areas of education, health, water, and infrastructure.
As part of its efforts to enhance healthcare facilities, the OGDCL has provided ambulances to the District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) in Jhal Magsi.
Additionally, the OGDCL has installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, recognizing the importance of clean drinking water.

The OGDCL is actively contributing to the socioeconomic development of Jhal Magsi district by combining their commitment to meeting the country’s energy requirements with community-focused initiatives.
Their multifaceted approach, dedicated to securing a reliable energy supply and enhancing the quality of life for residents, is a significant milestone in Pakistan’s pursuit of energy security and sustainable progress.
The OGDCL’s installation of the gas processing plant, along with their community development endeavors, showcases their dedication to the welfare of the local population and sets an example of responsible corporate citizenship in the country.



 
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