Pakistan has received encouraging news for its energy sector as Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a significant natural gas and condensate discovery in Sindh.
The discovery was made at the Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in Khairpur district, offering fresh hope for increasing domestic energy production and reducing dependence on imported fuel.
OGDCL confirmed the development in a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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During initial testing, the well produced 12.8 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day, alongside 175 barrels of condensate daily.
The results were recorded through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,020 pounds per square inch.
Drilling operations began on August 21, 2026. The well eventually reached a depth of 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation.
Following geological assessments, engineers conducted a drill stem test in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation, confirming the presence of valuable hydrocarbons.
OGDCL operates the Bitrisim Exploration Licence with a 95 percent working interest. Government Holdings Private Limited owns the remaining five percent.
The company is now accelerating arrangements to connect the newly discovered well to the national gas gathering network.
Once connected, the facility could contribute additional domestic gas supplies to Pakistan’s energy system.
The discovery also strengthens OGDCL’s hydrocarbon reserves and highlights the continuing exploration potential of Sindh.
However, commercial production will depend on the completion of the necessary infrastructure and operational arrangements.
The development represents another positive step toward improving Pakistan’s long-term energy security.
