KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited has announced Extended Well Testing (EWT) production commencement from Well Ghazij-2 in Mari Development and Production Lease (D&PL) in Daharki, Sindh.

Mari Petroleum Company Limited had earlier informed that the company has successfully drilled and tested the appraisal Well Ghazij-2 in Mari D&PL.

It is further informed that Extended Well Testing (EWT) gas production from the appraisal Well Ghazij-2 has commenced, material information sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday said.

The well is currently producing around 8 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas which is being supplied to SNGPL.

This new supply of gas will contribute in reducing the energy demand and supply gap in the country during forthcoming winter season, and will help save foreign exchange through indigenous hydrocarbon production. MPCL is the operator of Mari D&PL with 100 percent working interest.

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