Karachi: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is active in all 19 operating blocks reaching out different stages of exploration following completion of seismic surveys in 13 blocks.
Among these, seven blocks are in Balochistan. PPL has been continuously conducting geophysical and other surveys in Balochistan blocks since 2004 and has also drilled one exploration well in Dhadar block.
One seismic crew is specifically dedicated to Balochistan, which has been conducting back to back surveys in these blocks. The company has achieved this landmark through sheer commitment overcoming security challenges, extremely rough terrain and remoteness. The company also plans to drill one exploration well in Khuzdar and two exploration wells in Barkhan during 2012- 13, preparations for which are in advance stages.
In the remaining 12 blocks, which are located in Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, exploration activities are also progressing at a fast pace. PPL has been operating three seismic crews simultaneously in these blocks since 2010, despite heavy floods in Sindh during 2011 and security concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
The seismic survey is being carrying out in five block also, the company statement said.
The company has been continuously operating four to five seismic crews since 2010, leading to drilling activity, which is by far the highest number any exploration and production company has managed to operate in Pakistan.
Hence it is clear that none of PPL’s exploration blocks are non-performing despite the severe constraint the company is facing due to about Rs. 50 billion in circular debt payable to it by the relevant sectors.
PPL
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