| S. No. | Block Name | Zone | Area (km²) | Location (Districts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
PARKINI-II BLOCK-A (2564-6) |
Zone-I |
1,892 |
Awaran & Kech |
|
2 |
PARKINI-II BLOCK-B (2564-7) |
Zone-I |
1,908 |
Pasni & Awaran |
|
3 |
RASHMALAN-II (2564-8) |
Zone-I |
1,196 |
Pasni & Awaran |
|
4 |
RASHMALAN-II WEST (2564-9) |
Zone-I |
1,451.97 |
Pasni & Awaran |
|
5 |
PHARPUR-II (3170-13) |
Zone-II |
1,222.6 |
D. I. Khan & Tank |
|
6 |
KHIU-II (3171-4) |
Zone-II |
2225.15 |
Bhakkar & Khushab |
|
7 |
LAYYAH-II (3070-18) |
Zone-II |
1445.81 |
Layyah & D. G. Khan |
|
8 |
ALIPUR-II (2970-10) |
Zone-II |
2225.15 |
Muzaffargarh, Multan, Bahawalpur and Rahimyar Khan |
|
9 |
RACHNA-II (3071-6) |
Zone-II |
1,189.55 |
Khanewal, Jhang & Layyah |
|
10 |
KHANPUR-II (2870-8) |
Zone-II |
1,189.55 |
Rahim Yar Khan |
|
11 |
CHHALGARI (2867-7) |
Zone-II |
2,485.19 |
Bolan, Nasirabad & Jhal Magsi |
|
12 |
DERA MURAD JAMALI (2868-9) |
Zone-II |
2,282.09 |
Bolan, Nasirabad, Jaffarabad & Jacobabad |
|
13 |
KALAT SOUTH (2865-5) |
Zone-II |
2,488.19 |
Kalat & Jhal Magsi |
|
14 |
SOHBAT PUR (2868-8) |
Zone-III |
2,497.50 |
Jacobabad, Jaffarabad, Kashmore & Dera Bughti |
|
15 |
KOT MAGSI (2767-6) |
Zone-III |
2,213.43 |
Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, Kambar/ Shahdad Kot & Jacobabad |
|
16 |
KAMBAR (2767-5) |
Zone-III |
2,245.86 |
Kambar/Shahdad Kot & Larkana |
|
17 |
ZAMZAMA-II SOUTH (2667-16) |
Zone-III |
473.90 |
Jamshoro & Dadu |
|
18 |
SUKHPUR-II (2568-23) |
Zone-III |
2,488.36 |
Jamshoro & Nawabshah |
|
19 |
NAING SHARIF (2667-20) |
Zone-III |
205.58 |
Jamshoro & Dadu |
|
20 |
JHERRUCK (2468-13) |
Zone-III |
732.73 |
Thatta & Tando Muhammad Khan |
|
21 |
ZIARAT NORTH (2966-3) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,120.5 |
Ziarat, Loralai, Quetta, Mastung, Sibi, Pishin & Mach |
|
22 |
KALAT NORTH (2966-4) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,499.96 |
Kalat, Mastung & Noshki |
|
23 |
AHMAD WAL (2965-1) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,268 |
Kharan & Noshki |
|
24 |
PADAG (2864-3) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,477.39 |
Chagai & Noshki |
|
25 |
CHAGAI (2864-4) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,474.17 |
Chagai |
|
26 |
DALBANDIN (2864-5) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,497.99 |
Chagai |
|
27 |
MERUI (2864-6) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,478.68 |
Chagai |
|
28 |
MERUI WEST (2863-1) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,491.45 |
Chagai |
|
29 |
NOKUNDI SOUTH (2763-7) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,158.75 |
Chagai, Kharan |
|
30 |
NOKUNDI (2862-2) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,452.3 |
Chagai |
|
31 |
TOZGI (2861-1) |
Zone-I (F) |
2,427.58 |
Chagai |
ZONE I
ZONE II
ZONE III
ZONE I (F)
ZONE I
1. PARKINI-II BLOCK-A (2564-6)
The Parkini-II Block-A, covering 1,892 sq. km in Balochistan’s Kech, Awaran, and Gwadar districts, is located in the Makran Basin, with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block falls within Prospectivity Zone I and features favorable petroleum systems with source rocks like the Oligocene Hoshab Formation and Miocene Panjgur and Parkini Formations.
2. PARKINI-II BLOCK-B (2564-7)
Parkini-II Block-B, covering 1,908 sq. km in Balochistan’s Awaran and Gwadar districts, is part of the Makran Basin and lies within Prospectivity Zone I. The block is estimated to hold 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The petroleum system features source rocks from the Oligocene Hoshab Formation, Miocene Panjgur and Parkini Formations, and Pliocene Talar/Hinglaj Formations, while reservoir rocks include Middle to Upper Miocene turbidities.
3. RASMALAN-II (2564-8)
Rasmalan-II Block spans 1,196 sq. km in Balochistan’s Makran Basin, with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block’s geological setting includes potential anticline structures and diapirism, offering significant exploration opportunities. Nearby infrastructure, including gas fields and thermal power stations, adds to its attractiveness.
4. RASMALAN-II West (2564-9)
Rasmalan-II West Block spans 1,451.97 sq. km in Balochistan’s Makran Basin, with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block features thrust-related anticlines and diapirism, making it a strong candidate for hydrocarbon exploration. Located near existing gas fields and thermal power stations, the block benefits from government support for infrastructure development.
ZONE II
5. PAHARPUR-II (3170-13)
The Paharpur-II Block, located in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, covers 1,222.6 sq. km. It is situated within the Sulaiman Foldbelt and has estimated resources of 2,880 million barrels of oil and 69.12 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block features favorable petroleum systems with source rocks like the Sembar Formation and reservoir rocks such as the Pirkoh and Habib Rahi formations.
6. KHIU-II (3171-4)
The Khiu-II Block, located in Khushab and Bakhar districts of Punjab, Pakistan, is part of the Onshore Block Bidding Round 2025. Covering 2225.15 sq. km in the Punjab Platform, the block holds estimated resources of 2,880 million barrels of oil and 69.12 trillion cubic feet of gas. Surrounded by key neighboring blocks, it has been the subject of seismic data collection from major companies.
7. LAYYAH-II (3070-18)
The Layyah-II Block, located in Punjab, Pakistan, spans 1445.81 sq. km and lies in the Central Indus Basin. It falls under Prospectivity Zone II, with significant resources estimated at 2880 million barrels of oil and 69.12 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block has been explored by companies like AMOCO, OGDCL, UNOCAL, and PPL, with extensive 2D data acquired. Geological formations in the area include fault-bounded structures and thick-skinned tectonics, with the Sembar Formation (Cretaceous) as the primary source rock. The trapping mechanism includes pinch-out traps and anticlines.
8. ALIPUR-II (2970-10)
The Khiu-II Block, located in Khushab and Bakhar districts of Punjab, Pakistan, is part of the Onshore Block Bidding Round 2025. Covering 2225.15 sq. km in the Punjab Platform, the block holds estimated resources of 2,880 million barrels of oil and 69.12 trillion cubic feet of gas. Surrounded by key neighboring blocks, it has been the subject of seismic data collection from major companies.
9. RACHNA-II (3071-6)
Rachna-II Block covers 1,189.55 sq. km in Punjab’s Middle Indus Basin, with estimated resources of 200 million barrels of oil and 19.6 trillion cubic feet of gas. It has high exploration potential due to varied structural patterns and excellent reservoir rocks.
10. KHANPUR-II (2870-8)
The Khanpur-II Block, located in the Rahimyar Khan district of Punjab, Pakistan, is part of the Onshore Block Bidding Round 2025. Spanning 2245.41 sq. km in the Punjab Platform, this block is estimated to contain 2,880 million barrels of oil and 69.12 trillion cubic feet of gas. Surrounded by key neighboring blocks, it presents significant hydrocarbon potential, supported by seismic data from past acquisitions.
11. CHHALGARI (2867-7)
Nestled in the heart of Balochistan’s dynamic geological landscape, the Chhalgari Block is a promising frontier for hydrocarbon exploration. Spanning 2,485.19 sq. km across Nasirabad, Bolan, and Jhal Magsi districts, this region boasts significant untapped potential with an estimated 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas.
12. DERA MURAD JAMALI(2868-9)
The Dera Murad Jamali Block, spanning 2,282.09 sq. km in the Lower Indus Basin, is a promising hydrocarbon exploration site under the Kirthar Fold Belt. Rich in Cretaceous Sembar shales (source rock) and with proven reservoirs like Mughalkot, Pab Sandstone, and Sui Main Limestone, the block offers significant oil and gas potential.
13. KALAT SOUTH (2865-5)
The Kalat South Block, located in the heart of Balochistan, Pakistan, is part of the Onshore Block Bidding Round 2024. Covering 2488.19 sq. km, this highly prospective area offers significant hydrocarbon resources, including an estimated 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas.
ZONE III
14. SOHBAT PUR (2868-8)
The Sohbat Pur Block, covering 2,497.50 sq. km in the Central Indus Basin, is a promising area for hydrocarbon exploration. It falls within Prospectivity Zone III and is surrounded by Zorghar, Zin, and Yasin blocks. The block benefits from extensive 2D seismic data collected over multiple years and features both structural and stratigraphic traps. Nearby infrastructure includes gas fields, pipelines, purification plants, and a thermal power plant.
15. KOT MAGSI (2767-6)
The Kot Magsi Block, located in Balochistan, Pakistan, spans 2213.43 sq. km and falls under Prospectivity Zone III. It holds significant hydrocarbon potential, with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Balochistan Basin. The block has been explored by major companies like Amoco, BP, OMV, and others. The area’s geological history shows tectonic influences, with the Kalat Anticlinorium and surrounding structures offering favorable exploration conditions.
16. KAMBAR (2767-5)
The Kambar Block, located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, is part of the Onshore Block Bidding Round 2025. Covering 2245.86 sq. km in the Kirthar Foldbelt, this block holds significant hydrocarbon potential with estimated resources of 4,740 million barrels of oil and 64.75 trillion cubic feet of gas.
17. ZAMZAMA-II SOUTH (2667-16)
The Zamzama-II South block covers 473.90 sq. km in the Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan, and is located in Prospectivity Zone III. The block has substantial hydrocarbon potential, with the Pab Formation as a primary reservoir and the Mughal Kot Shale as the source rock. Nearby infrastructure, including thermal power plants, supports development.
18. SUKHPUR-II (2568-23)
The Sukhpur-II Block, covering 2,488.36 sq. km in the Kirthar Foldbelt of Sindh, Pakistan, presents a significant opportunity for hydrocarbon exploration. Located in Prospectivity Zone III, it is surrounded by nearby blocks with successful gas discoveries. The main trapping mechanism involves anticlinal traps linked to thrust faults. The block benefits from substantial seismic data, including 2D and 3D surveys. Nearby infrastructure, including gas fields, thermal power stations, and oil storage, provides strong support for development.
19. NAING SHARIF (2667-20)
The Naing Sharif Block, located in Shaheed Benazir Abad and Jamshoro districts, Sindh, spans 205.58 sq. km. with estimated resources of 4,740 million barrels of oil and 64.75 trillion cubic feet of gas. Situated in the Kirthar Foldbelt, it benefits from nearby gas fields and thermal power stations.
20. JHERRUCK 2469-13
The Jherruck Block (732.73 sq. km) in the Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan, lies in prospectivity Zone 3 and features rich hydrocarbon potential. Its petroleum system includes Sembar Shales (source rock), Lower Goru sands (reservoir), and Upper Goru marls (seal), with structural traps formed by tilted horst blocks. With substantial seismic data (2256.77 km of 2D and 2905.66 sq. km of 3D) and nearby prolific gas discoveries, the block offers a low-risk, high-reward investment opportunity.
ZONE I (F)
21. ZIARAT NORTH (2966-3)
The Ziarat North block spans 2120.5 sq. km in Balochistan, Pakistan, located within the Sulaiman Foldbelt, and is situated in Prospectivity Zone I (F). The block has significant hydrocarbon potential, with the Sembar Formation as the primary source rock and reservoirs in the Pirkoh and Sui Limestone formations.
22. KALAT NORTH (2966-4)
The Kalat North Block (2499.96 sq. km) in Balochistan Basin, Pakistan, lies in Prospectivity Zone I(F) with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. Its petroleum system includes prolific source rocks like Sembar Shales, reservoirs such as Dunghan Limestone and Pab Sandstones, and effective seals like Ghazij and Murga Faqirzai shales. Structural traps and high seismic data resolution enhance its hydrocarbon potential.
23. AHMAD WAL (2965-1)
Discover the untapped energy potential of the Ahmad Wal Block in Balochistan, Pakistan—an area rich in geological promise and hydrocarbon reserves. Spanning 2,268 sq. km, this onshore block lies in the heart of the Balochistan Basin, home to an estimated 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas.
24. PADAG (2864-3)
The Padag Block, located in Balochistan’s Chagai, Nushki, and Kharan districts, covers 2,477.39 sq. km. It lies within the Balochistan Basin, with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block features favorable geological structures for hydrocarbon accumulation, including anticlinal folds and thrust faults.
25. CHAGAI (2864-4)
Spanning 2,474.17 sq. km in the resource-rich Balochistan Basin, the Chagai Block offers immense hydrocarbon potential. With an estimated 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas, this high-reward block is strategically located near proven reserves and thriving infrastructure. Its favorable geological structures, including anticlinal traps and thrust faults, provide a prime environment for hydrocarbon accumulation.
26. DALBANDIN (2864-5)
The Makran Fold-Belt in the Balochistan Basin offers immense hydrocarbon potential with its rich source rocks, Miocene sandstone reservoirs, and effective shale seals. Its unique geology, shaped by subduction and thrust faulting, creates ideal trapping conditions.
27. MERUI (2864-6)
The Merui Block, located in Chagai district, Balochistan, spans 2478.68 sq. km and holds estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The block’s geology includes compressional structures favorable for hydrocarbon accumulation.
28. MERUI WEST (2863-1)
The Merui West Block, covering 2491.45 sq. km in Chagai district, Balochistan, is part of the Balochistan Basin with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. It features compressional structures ideal for hydrocarbon accumulation.
29. NOKUNDI SOUTH (2763-7)
The Nokundi South Block, located in Chagai district, Balochistan, spans 2,158.75 sq. km. with estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. Positioned in the Balochistan Basin, it features favorable anticlinal and thrust fault structures for hydrocarbon accumulation.
29. NOKUNDI (2862-2)
The Nokundi Block, located in Chagai district, Balochistan, spans 2,452.3 sq. km. Positioned in the Balochistan Basin, it features favorable anticlinal and thrust fault structures for hydrocarbon accumulation.
31. TOZGI (2861-1)
The Tozgi Block, spanning 2,427.58 sq. km in Chagai district, Balochistan, Pakistan, presents significant exploration potential in Prospectivity Zone I (F). The block is surrounded by the Nokundi block and is located within the Balochistan Basin, which holds substantial estimated resources of 8,676 million barrels of oil and 78 trillion cubic feet of gas. The area’s tectonic activity, including compressional structures and the Chaghai Magmatic Arc, provides favorable conditions for hydrocarbon accumulation.