{"id":66867,"date":"2025-10-01T16:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=66867"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:53:36","slug":"ogdcl-strikes-major-gas-reserves-in-sindh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=66867","title":{"rendered":"OGDCL strikes major gas reserves in Sindh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oil &amp; Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a major discovery of gas and condensate reserves in Khairpur, Sindh, marking a significant boost to Pakistan\u2019s energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>According to company statement, the find was made at the Bitrism East-1 exploratory well, which is expected to produce 22.5 million cubic feet of gas per day along with 690 barrels of condensate. The well was drilled to a depth of 3,800 meters in the Sembar Formation and spudded on June 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>OGDCL, which operates the license with a 95 percent working interest, carried out the drilling in collaboration with its joint venture partner, Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), holding the remaining 5 percent share.<\/p>\n<p>Two Drill Stem Tests (DSTs) conducted in the Lower Goru Formation confirmed promising hydrocarbon flows.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the discovery will enhance Pakistan\u2019s indigenous energy resources, reduce reliance on costly imports, and support long-term energy security and economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>This latest success underlines OGDCL\u2019s continuing efforts to strengthen local production and help bridge the growing gap between energy demand and supply in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oil &amp; Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a major discovery of gas and condensate reserves in Khairpur, Sindh, marking a significant boost to Pakistan\u2019s energy sector. 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