Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well, located in Khairpur district of Sindh. During testing, the well yielded 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day. OGDC is the operator of the Bitrisim Exploration License with a 95% working interest, while Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 5%.
Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well was spudded on August 21, 2026, and drilled to a total depth of 3,732 metres in the Sembar Formation. Based on the interpretation of well logs, a Drill Stem Test (DST) was conducted in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation, confirming the discovery.
OGDC is expediting the necessary activities to connect the well to the national gas gathering system on a fast-track basis to enable early monetisation of the discovery.
The discovery will enhance OGDC’s hydrocarbon reserves base and contribute to Pakistan’s energy security by helping bridge the growing gap between energy demand and supply through the development of indigenous resources.
