KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced the successful completion of workover operations at its Adam West X-1 sidetrack (ST) well in the Hala Block, District Matiari, Sindh.
PPL operates the block with a 65 percent working interest, while Mari Energies Limited holds the remaining 35 percent.
The Adam West X-1 well, the only well in the Adam West field, originally discovered hydrocarbons in September 2014 within the Lower Goru formation, began production in June 2015.
In 2019, the well experienced a water breakthrough, which ultimately halted gas production. Initial attempts to isolate the lower water-producing intervals were unsuccessful, prompting reservoir model analysis that confirmed a sidetrack operation as techno-commercially viable.
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The primary objective of the recent workover was to drill a sidetrack above the lower water-producing zones and restore gas production.
The workover operation, which commenced in October 2025, has been successfully executed, with the Adam West X-1 ST well tested at gas rates of approximately 8.5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) at a wellhead pressure of 540 psig and a choke size of 58/64 inches.
PPL described the project as inherently challenging, involving significant risks and uncertainties, and said it was carried out after meticulous planning and execution.
The company added that the well will be tied into the Hala facilities at the earliest opportunity following rig demobilization.
PPL reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to the country’s energy security and supporting growth and prosperity through sustainable exploration and production activities.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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