The TAL Joint Venture has successfully discovered natural gas from the Lockhart Formation at its exploratory well Bilitang-1, located in Kohat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) confirmed that the discovery was made in the partner-operated TAL Block, led by MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co. B.V. as operator, holding a 10 percent working interest.
Stakeholders and Partnership Structure
The remaining shares in the block are held by:
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Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) – 30%
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PPL – 30%
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Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) – 25%
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Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) – 5%
Also read: OGDCL Announces Major Oil and Gas Discovery in Kohat
This collaborative effort highlights continued investment and exploration activity in Pakistan’s upstream oil and gas sector.
Well Details and Testing Results
The Bilitang-1 well was spudded on August 10, 2025, and successfully drilled to a total depth of 4,011 meters (TVD). Logging-while-drilling and wireline log data confirmed that the primary exploratory target, the Lockhart Formation, was successfully tested.
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Gas flow rate: 1.37 Million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day (MMSCFD) at a 32/64-inch choke
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Wellhead flowing pressure: 254 psi
Officials stated that the discovery de-risks further exploration potential in the TAL Block and opens new opportunities for additional drilling in the region.
Implications for Pakistan’s Energy Sector
Industry analysts say the discovery strengthens Pakistan’s natural gas reserves and supports ongoing efforts to meet growing domestic energy demand. The TAL Block, already a focus for upstream development, could see increased exploration and production activity following this find.
