OGDCL Discovers Gas and Condensate in Khairpur, Sindh

November 11, 2026 A H Siddiqui 2 minute read

OGDCL’s Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well has produced 12.8 million cubic feet of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day during testing.

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a gas and condensate discovery at its Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in District Khairpur, Sindh.

According to a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the discovery was made in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation.

During testing, the exploratory well produced 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day.

The production was recorded through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,020 pounds per square inch (PSI).

Details of OGDCL’s Gas Discovery in Sindh

The Bitrisim Northwest-1 well is located within the Bitrisim Exploration Licence, where OGDCL serves as the operator with a 95% working interest. Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 5% interest.

The company spudded the exploratory well on August 21, 2026, and drilled it to a total depth of 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation.

Following the interpretation of well logs, OGDCL conducted a Drill Stem Test (DST) in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation, confirming the presence of gas and condensate.

OGDCL Plans Early Gas Production

OGDCL said it is expediting the necessary activities to connect the newly discovered well to the national gas gathering system on a fast-track basis.

The move aims to ensure early monetisation of the discovery and enable the addition of locally produced gas to Pakistan’s energy supply network.

The company expects the discovery to strengthen its hydrocarbon reserves base and support the country’s energy security.

The development is particularly significant as Pakistan continues to face a widening gap between domestic energy demand and supply.

By unlocking additional indigenous hydrocarbon resources, the discovery could help reduce reliance on imported energy and support the country’s efforts to meet its growing energy requirements.

OGDCL submitted the announcement in compliance with Section 96 of the Securities Act, 2015, and Clause 5.6.1(a) of the Pakistan Stock Exchange Regulations.