PPL boosts domestic hydrocarbon output

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has achieved a significant increase in hydrocarbon production across its wells nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to bolstering the country’s energy security.

In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, the exploration and production company detailed its production enhancements between April and November 2024. PPL attributed the gains to cost-efficient initiatives aimed at maximising domestic hydrocarbon output amidst natural declines in its mature fields.

“PPL is proud to contribute to Pakistan’s energy landscape through strategic measures that enhance hydrocarbon production while conserving foreign exchange,” the company stated. The efforts resulted in substantial production increases, including 17 MMscfd of natural gas, 400 barrels per day (bpd) of oil/condensate, and four tonnes per day of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). These gains were achieved through innovative measures such as rigless interventions, surface system optimisations, and workover treatments.

Key initiatives highlighted by the company include:Workover optimisation: enhanced gas output by 8.4 MMscfd from the Sui-71 and Sui-73 wells; system optimisation: delivered 7.1 MMscfd of additional gas production from the Sui and Gambat South Gas Fields by refining wellhead surface fittings and plant processing systems; artificial lift systems: increased production by 200 bpd of oil/condensate, two tonnes per day of LPG, and 0.5 MMscfd of gas at Adhi-28, Adhi-29, and Adhi South-5; acid wash treatments: boosted output by 200 bpd of oil/condensate, two tonnes per day of LPG, and 1.3 MMscfd of gas through scale removal and acid wash treatments at the Adhi, Hala, and Sui fields.

“These measures underscore PPL’s dedication to cost-effectively enhancing indigenous hydrocarbon production while addressing Pakistan’s energy demand-supply gap,” the company added.