OGDCL discovers gas-condensate in Sindh Province

Key OGDCL discovery takeaways

• OGDCL discovered gas-condensate discovery at an exploratory well in Khairpur district, Pakistan.
• Cumulative test results indicated a production of 6.4 MMscfd of gas and 55 b/d of condensate.

Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. (OGDCL) made a gas-condensate discovery at the Faakir-1 exploratory well in the Bitrisim exploration license, Khairpur district, Sindh Province, Pakistan.

The well was spudded on Dec. 31, 2024, and was drilled to a total depth of 4,185 m in the Sembar formation. Based on the interpretation of wireline log results, two drill stem tests (DSTs) were carried out in the Lower Goru formation, targeting the Massive sand and Basal sand intervals.

The cumulative test results indicated production of 6.4 MMscfd of gas and 55 b/d of condensate through a 32/64-in. choke. The wellhead flowing pressures recorded were 450 psi for DST-1 and 850 psi for DST-2, respectively.

The discovery marks a breakthrough in the license from the Basal and Massive sands of the Lower Goru formation, enhancing the commercial prospectivity and extending the life of the license, the company said in a letter to Pakistan and London stock exchanges June 12.

OGDCL is operator of the license (95%) in a joint venture with Government Holdings (Private) Ltd. (GHPL, 5%).