Islamabad May 9 2025: Mari Energies Limited is pleased to announce gas discovery at Soho-1 exploratory well in Massive Sands of Lower Goru Formation, drilled in the Sujawal Block, located in Sujawal district, Sindh Province.
The testing of the Lower Goru (Massive Sand) Formation has shown a flow of 30.01 MMSCFD of gas at a 64/64″ choke, at Well Head Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1,482.5 psig.
It is pertinent to mention that this is the first gas discovery in the Lower Goru (Massive Sand) in the block. It has opened a new avenue for exploration in the Massive Sands.
MariEnergies is the Operator of Sujawal Block having 100% working interest.
This breakthrough marks a significant step toward addressing Pakistan’s growing gas demand by leveraging domestic resources, while simultaneously enhancing the country’s hydrocarbon resource base.
Mr. Faheem Haider, MD & CEO of MariEnergies, highlighted the company’s strong commitment to exploring and developing new hydrocarbon reserves, while expressing sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Petroleum, DGPC, provincial authorities and local communities for their unwavering support during the operations. He further emphasized that discoveries of Ghazij in the Mari Field and now in the massive sands within Sujawal block are indicators of untapped hydrocarbon potential still present in the mature basins. He acknowledged the dedication and expertise of the company’s geoscientists and engineers, whose relentless efforts in executing the company’s aggressive exploration strategy have not only resulted in these groundbreaking discoveries but also played a key role in driving substantial growth in both production and reserves.
Lt. Gen. Anwar Ali Hyder (R), Chairman of the Board, commended the MariEnergies team for their dedication in reaching this key milestone and recognized the essential support of the federal and provincial governments in the company’s continued success
