OMV Makes Gas Discovery in Pakistan

OMV on Monday announced discovery of gas in the Latif South-1 exploration well in the Latif exploration license in Pakistan.

The presence of hydrocarbons was proven through wireline logging and testing operations. During testing, the well flowed 2,500 boe/d (15 mn scf/d; gross) of gas from Lower Goru Intra C Sands.

This discovery has opened up new exploration opportunities in the area, the company said, adding that further appraisal work is needed to confirm the size of the discovery.

The Latif South-1 exploration well is located in the Latif exploration license in the Sindh Province of Pakistan, around 25 km south of the Latif gas field. The new discovery’s proximity to the Latif field provides the opportunity of using the Latif facilities for transmitting the gas to nearby existing processing facilities.

OMV holds a 33.4 percent share in the exploration license; joint venture partners are Pakistan Petroleum Limited (33.3 percent) and Eni (33.3 percent).