KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) has commenced oil production from the Dhok Sultan-03 well under an Appraisal and Extended Well Testing (EWT) arrangement, effective Nov 1, the company said in a statement.

The Dhok Sultan Block, located in District Attock, Punjab, is operated by PPL with a 75pc working interest.

Oil from the Dhok Sultan-03 well is being processed at the Dhok Sultan Oil Handling Facility, while gas is transported to the Meyal Gas Processing Facility. Under government-designated arrangements, oil is being supplied to Attock Refinery Ltd (ARL) and gas to Sui SNGPL.

Published in Dawn, November 5th, 2025

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