ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) announced on Tuesday the discovery of significant oil and gas reserves at its exploratory well in Kohat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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The discovery was made at the Baragzai X-01 (Slant) well, operated under the Nashpa Exploration License. OGDCL reported that testing in the Samana Suk and Shinawari formations yielded promising results, with a flow rate of 3,100 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 8.15 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead pressure of 3,010 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG).
OGDC, the operator of the Nashpa Exploration License, has announced another major oil and gas discovery at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant), located in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discovery has been made over the Samana Suk and Shinawari formations. The well is… pic.twitter.com/SGJhH3AAtj
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Within a month of the test, the company added 9,480 BOPD, contributing roughly 14.5 percent of Pakistan’s domestic crude oil production, which currently stands near 66,000 BOPD.
The Baragzai X-01 (Slant) well was spudded on December 30, 2024, to explore the hydrocarbon potential across multiple formations, including Lockhart, Hangu, Lumshiwal, Samana Suk, Shinawari, Datta, and Kingriali. The well was successfully drilled to a total depth of 5,170 metres into the Kingriali Formation.
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OGDCL said the discovery strengthens Pakistan’s energy portfolio and is expected to enhance domestic oil and gas production, contributing to energy security and reducing dependence on imports. The company continues to evaluate the well for commercial development and future production potential.