OGDCL discovers major gas and condensate reserves in Khairpur, Sindh

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant discovery of natural gas and condensate

ISLAMABAD/KHAIRPUR:  The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant discovery of natural gas and condensate at its exploratory well in Khairpur district of Sindh, marking another development in Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imported fuel.

The discovery was made at the Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well, located within the Bitrisim Exploration License area. According to the company’s official disclosure, the well demonstrated a production potential of 12.8 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD) and 175 barrels of condensate per day (BPD) during testing.

The development is expected to contribute to OGDCL’s hydrocarbon reserves and support the country’s efforts to improve energy security through indigenous resources.

Details of the Discovery

OGDCL, which operates the Bitrisim Exploration License, holds a 95 per cent working interest in the project, while Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) owns the remaining five per cent stake.

Drilling at the Bitrisim Northwest-1 well began on August 21, 2026, and reached a total depth of 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation.

Following an assessment of wireline logging data, the company conducted a Drill Stem Test (DST) in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation. The testing results confirmed the presence of commercially promising gas and condensate resources.

The recorded flow rates of 12.8 MMSCFD of gas and 175 BPD of condensate indicate the potential of the exploratory site as an additional source of domestic hydrocarbon production.

Fast-Track Connection to National Gas Network

OGDCL has announced that it is accelerating the necessary arrangements to connect the newly discovered well with the national gas gathering and transmission infrastructure.

The company intends to complete the required activities on a fast-track basis to enable early commercial utilisation of the discovery.

Once the connection process is completed, the extracted gas is expected to be supplied through the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and the wider national gas transmission network, helping increase the availability of locally produced natural gas.

Importance for Pakistan’s Energy Sector

The discovery comes at a time when Pakistan continues to face challenges in meeting its domestic energy requirements and managing the financial burden of imported fuel.

Increasing indigenous gas production could help reduce dependence on imported energy resources, conserve foreign exchange and strengthen the country’s overall energy supply.

The development is also significant for Sindh, which remains one of Pakistan’s major onshore hydrocarbon-producing regions. Khairpur and surrounding areas have continued to attract exploration interest because of their geological potential.

For OGDCL, the discovery represents another achievement in its exploration programme and highlights the potential of the Lower Indus Basin.Further Evaluation and Development

OGDCL continues to pursue exploration activities across its operated blocks to identify additional oil and gas resources and address the country’s growing energy requirements.

The Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation and the Sembar Formation are among the important geological targets in the Lower Indus Basin.

Following the discovery, the company is expected to undertake further technical assessments and submit the relevant appraisal and development plans to the regulatory authorities.

The successful testing of Bitrisim Northwest-1 has added to Pakistan’s domestic exploration prospects, while the proposed early connection to the national network could help translate the discovery into additional gas supplies.