With 55% working interest, MPCL is the operator of Waziristan Block (formerly
Bannu West) situated in North Waziristan area of the KP Province. OGDCL and Orient Petroleum International (OPI) are joint venture partners with 35% and 10% working interests, respectively. MPCL made a significant gas and condensate discovery at Shewa-1 exploratory well in the block in June 2022, the largest hydrocarbon discovery in Pakistan in the last 12 years. Soon after the discovery, MPCL commenced field development work to bring the discovery on stream with a target to (a) achieve early monetization (b) mitigate declining hydrocarbon production in the country, and (c) economically empower the local populace.
MPCL has achieved remarkable success at the Shewa-2 appraisal-cum-exploratory well, located in the North Waziristan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
The well was drilled to test the hydrocarbon potential of the well’s exploratory targets i.e. Samanasuk and Kawagarh formations as well as appraise the Lockhart and Hangu formations, which were previously discovered at exploratory well Shewa-1.
During the Drill Stem Test carried out in the Kawagarh formation (exploratory target), gas flowed at a sustainable rate of 0.607 MMSCFD at WHFP of 97 Psi at 32/64-inch choke size.
Further, the appraisal of the Lockhart and Hangu formations confirmed the extension of hydrocarbon play in these formations. The Lockhart formation was tested at a gas flow rate (post-acid) of 51 MMSCFD and 391 barrels of condensate per day at WHFP of 5,972 Psi at 38/64-inch choke size. The Hangu formation was also tested at a gas flow rate of 0.274 MMSCFD at WHFP of 77 Psi at 32/64-inch choke size.
MPCL has collaborated on multiple levels to ensure smooth execution of the project. This includes engaging the law enforcement agencies including the army, civil administration, local communities, and the implementation of a well thought out CSR program. Details of MPCL’s CSR initiatives in Waziristan are covered in the CSR Section of this website. MPCL is actively supporting other companies in the formulation and implementation of their CSR plans, further demonstrating its commitment to collaborative project development in the National Interest.