Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well produces 12.8 million cubic feet of gas and 175 barrels of condensate daily during testing.

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in District Khairpur, Sindh.

In a communication submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, the state-owned exploration company confirmed the discovery in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation.

During testing, the well produced 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 175 barrels of condensate daily through a 32/64-inch choke, with a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,020 pounds per square inch (psi).

OGDCL operates the Bitrisim Exploration Licence with a 95 per cent working interest, while Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 5 per cent stake.

The Bitrisim Northwest-1 well was spudded on 21 August 2026 and drilled to a total depth of 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation.

Following the interpretation of well logs, the company conducted a Drill Stem Test (DST) in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation, confirming the hydrocarbon discovery.

OGDCL said it was accelerating the necessary work to connect the well to the national gas gathering system on a fast-track basis to enable early monetisation.

The discovery is expected to strengthen the company’s hydrocarbon reserves base and support Pakistan’s energy security by helping bridge the growing gap between domestic energy demand and supply through indigenous resources.