OGDCL reports gas and condensate discovery at Bitrisim Northwest-1
Operations UpdateOil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a gas/condensate discovery in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation at its Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in District Khairpur, Sindh. Testing yielded 12.8 MMSCFD of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day. OGDCL is expediting connection to the national gas gathering system for early monetization.
Key Findings
- The well is in the Bitrisim Exploration License; OGDCL holds a 95% working interest and Government Holdings (Private) Limited holds 5%.
- Testing yielded 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,020 psi.
- The well was spudded on August 21, 2026, and drilled to a total depth of 3,732 metres in the Semblar Formation.
- OGDCL is fast-tracking activities to connect the well to the national gas gathering system for early monetization.
Disclosure Details
Entities Involved
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Government Holdings (Private) Limited, Bitrisim Northwest-1
Impact
The discovery is expected to enhance OGDCL’s hydrocarbon reserves base and contribute to Pakistan’s energy security; the company is working toward early monetization.
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Highlights summarize the key points from the company's official PSX filing. View the original filing for the complete details before making financial decisions.
