Petrophysical Analysis to Map Geological Significance of Sawan Gas Field, Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Khan M. J. , Shakir U. , Mahmood M. F. , Hussain R. , Bukhari S.R.F. , Khaskheli M. 
Published: January 2025

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