OGDCL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh's Khairpur

Business Recorder reported on November 11 that Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) found gas and condensate at its Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in Khairpur, Sindh. The company holds a 95% interest in the Bitrisim Exploration License, while Government Holdings (Private) Limited owns the other 5%.

Testing recorded gas output of 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day and condensate production of 175 barrels per day. OGDCL said it plans to accelerate work to connect the well with the national gas gathering system, enabling the discovery to be brought into commercial use sooner.

The well was drilled to 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation, with testing conducted in the Lower Goru Formation’s Basal Sands. OGDCL said the find would add to its hydrocarbon reserves and support domestic energy supply.