September 18, 2007	Tuesday	Ramazan 05, 1428

KARACHI, Sept 17: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), the operator of Block 2568-13 (Hala), and its joint venture partner Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) have announced the discovery and successful testing of condensate and gas in the Adam X-1 exploration well located in district Sanghar, Sindh province.

According to a PPP press release on Monday Adam X-1 well was drilled on April 7 this year and reached the final depth of 3,566 meters on June 27.

Cased hole drill tests were conducted in three zones during July and August, out of which two zones yielded condensate and gas.

The lower zone flowed 12.5 million cubic feet per day of gas and 41 barrels per day condensate, whereas the upper zone flowed 14.9 million cubic feet of gas and 1,269 barrels of condensate per day.

A long-term test will be conducted for appraisal and determining a more representative flow potential and size of the field.

The prospects of the remaining part of the block are being evaluated for future exploration.

The joint venture of Hala exploration license consists of PPL (65%) and MGCL (35%).—APP