In a blow, drilling of oil in Kekra Block of Arabian sea in Pakistani waters temporarily halted: Sources

ISLAMABAD – The drilling of oil in Kekra block of Arabian Sea hasreportedly been stopped due to a technical fault.

Reports in local media suggested the drilling for oil discovery is reportedto have been temporarily suspended due to a possible technical fault in thedrilling rods.

It might take a few days to fix the technical fault, the reports added. Thedrilling work will be resumed after the fault is removed.

Pakistan finds signs of success in the ongoing oil and gas drilling in thedeep sea.

Earlier, a kick pressure was felt during the ultra-deep drilling in Kekra-1area of the Arabian Sea. The kick pressure means presence of huge gasreserves.

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It is anticipated that gas discovery will yield gas flows which can bebigger than Sui field.

It is to mention that 3000-meter drilling has been completed so far in thesea and will continue to over 4000 meters. Pakistan Petroleum (PPL), Oil &Gas Development Co (OGDCL), ENI and ExxonMobil are carrying out thedrilling.