Mari Energies announces gas discovery in Dera Bugti
- Says Tibri-1 is the first exploratory well drilled in the Kalchas South Block
Mari Energies Limited announced on Monday a gas discovery at the Tibri-1 exploratory well, drilled in the Kalchas South Block, located in Dera Bugti District, Balochistan.
“Kalchas South joint venture comprises United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEPL) as Operator with a 46% working interest, Mari Energies Limited with 44% working interest, and Dewan Petroleum (Pvt.) Limited (DPL) holding 10% working interest,” the company wrote in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today.
The notice said that Tibri-1 was the first exploratory well drilled in the Kalchas South Block, which was spudded on November 11, 2025, and drilled down to a total depth of 7,170 feet.
“Initial testing of the Dunghan/Sui Main Limestone (SML) has resulted in a flow rate of 11 MMSCFD gas at a 64/64″ choke, with a wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 561 psig, and 6.5 MMSCFD gas at a 32/64″ choke, with a wellhead flowing pressure of 1,161 psig,” the notice read.
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The company said that further testing was underway to fully evaluate the well’s potential, adding that the area had remained dormant for a prolonged period due to security challenges.
“Following the acquisition of working interest from DPL in July 2023, the joint venture resumed exploration activities, which resulted in the Tibri-1 gas discovery, underscoring the joint venture’s commitment to exploring and developing Pakistan’s domestic hydrocarbon resources.”
MARI shared that the area had remained dormant for a prolonged period due to security challenges.
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