Islamabad: Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered new reserves of oil and gas in Kharo-1 well located in Khairpur district, Sindh.
According to the OGDCL, 55 barrels of raw oil daily and 64,00,000 cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas can be produced from the well.
The discovery will help overcome energy crisis.
The OGDCL further apprised that the Kharo-1 well is currently producing 20 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas.
“The well has been connected to the OGDCL Sinjhoro Processing Plant after laying of 6”-12.5 Km flow line from the well site to Chabaro merging point, with the gas seamlessly integrated into the SSGC network,“ it shared.
OGDCL operates the Khewari Block with a 95% working interest, while Government Holding Private Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 5%.
“This achievement highlights OGDCL’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and its crucial role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy landscape, reinforcing its position as a leader in the hydrocarbon sector,” it added.
