Zenith Pure Oil announces tenth discovery in Pakistan

Zenith Pure Oil has a well-established presence in the country with five blocks and over 15 years of successful operation. This is the 10th discovery since 1999 in 3 different blocks.

Kalabagh-1A ST1 discovery is the Joint Venture’s second success in the Karak block after its first crude oil discovery made at Halini-1 Exploratory Well-1 in 2011. Based on a comprehensive 3D seismic campaign the structure was confirmed as an independent closure at about 8km distance from Halini discovery.

Kalabagh-1A ST1, spud-in on March 20, 2015, has been successfully drilled down to a depth of 3,003 meters. During testing, the well flowed gas and condensate in Datta Formation at a rate of 618 boepd and 160 bblpd, respectively. In the Samanasuk Formation it flowed gas and condensate at a rate of 877 boepd and 180 bblpd, respectively. Finally, the testing of Lockhart Formation flowed commercial quantity of crude oil at 500 bblpd.

Mr. Akos Grosz, CFA, Managing Director of Zenith Pure Oil Pakistan added:

“Zenith Pure Oil is committed to help alleviate the energy deficits of Pakistan by maximizing exploration and enhancing current production through cutting-edge technologies”.

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