Mari Energies Limited on Thursday announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Shams-1 exploratory well, located in the Mari Development and Production Lease (D&PL) area in Ghotki District.
In a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company stated that drilling at the well began on January 30, 2026, and reached a total depth of 3,075 metres.
The well targeted the Lower Goru-B sand formations and, during testing, produced gas at a rate of 47.98 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD), along with 64 barrels per day of condensate at a choke size of 64/64”. A stabilized wellhead flowing pressure of 2,404 psig was also recorded.
Mari Energies is the sole operator of the Mari D&PL with a 100% working interest, the statement added.
Expansion in Oil and Gas Exploration
The discovery comes amid broader efforts by Pakistan to boost domestic energy exploration and reduce reliance on imports. Earlier, on February 27, 2026, the government awarded 11 new onshore oil and gas blocks.
The agreements were signed by the Petroleum Division in Islamabad, in the presence of Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik.
Out of the awarded blocks:
- Eight are located in Balochistan
- Two in Sindh
- One in Punjab
Key energy companies involved include Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Pakistan Oilfields Limited, and Prime Global Energies.
Role of Mari Energies and Other Operators
Mari Energies will operate six blocks, holding 100% working interest in five—Padag, Chagai, Dalbandin, Merui, and Merui West—and 60% in the Ahmad Wal block, alongside OGDCL.
Meanwhile, OGDCL will operate three blocks, including Kalat North with full ownership, and lead joint ventures in Naing Sharif and Khiu-II.
PPL will operate the Kalat South block with a 40% stake, in partnership with OGDCL (30%) and Mari Energies (30%).
The latest discovery at Shams-1 is expected to further strengthen Pakistan’s domestic energy reserves and support ongoing efforts to enhance energy security.
