Eni, through its subsidiaries in Pakistan, is the largest foreign gas producer in Pakistan, with a net share of approximately 55,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Italy energy giant Eni is qualifying its drilling campaign in Pakistan and announced new natural gas discoveries.
Eni, through its subsidiaries in Pakistan, is the largest foreign gas producer in Pakistan, with a net share of approximately 55,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Eni has been present in Pakistan since 2000 and has since substantially expanded its presence.
Eni has an interest in 7 producing fields, all with growth potential, and in 12 onshore exploration blocks, 5 of which are operated. Recognising the high potential of this area, Eni has recently acquired 3 offshore exploration blocks in the Indus Delta.
Eni said one of its latest successes relates to the Tajjal 1 exploration well, which reached new gas within the Gambat Exploration Licence, in the Sindh Province.
The Gambat Licence is managed by a Joint Venture composed of Eni (30%), OMV (35% Operator), PPL (30%) and GHPL (5%). The exploration well has been drilled south of the Sawan producing field, reaching a total depth of 3,845 m and encountering gas at different sand levels.
Furthermore, Eni said it has also recently drilled the Kadanwari 18 well, finding a gas-bearing formation at a depth of approximately 3,400 m, in a rock formation independent from the main field.
“The success of the Kadanwari 18 well represents an important addition of reserves to the main field, and indicates new prospects in the area,” the Italian company said.
Eni (18.42%) is Operator of the Kadanwari Production lease (with Premier Kufpec Pakistan 31.58% and OGDCL 50% as partners).
In addition, Eni said the recently-drilled Latif 1 exploration well reached a total depth of 3,520 m and encountered three hydrocarbon layers. The Joint Venture is now considering further appraisal activities to delineate the extent of this discovery more accurately. This discovery is located close to the Kadanwari producing field, operated by Eni. The Joint Venture of the Latif Exploration Licence is composed of Eni (33.3%), OMV (33.4% Operator), and PPL (33.3%).
In order to strengthen and expand on its existing activities, Eni plans to invest $170 million in Pakistan during the next 3 years, mainly on development activities and 110 million dollars for new exploration.