Khairpur: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at the Bitrisim Northwest-1 exploratory well in District Khairpur, Sindh Province. The discovery was reported on November 11, 2026.

The exploratory well, part of the Bitrisim Exploration License, is operated by OGDCL, which holds a 95% working interest, with the remaining 5% held by Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL). The well, drilled to a total depth of 3,732 meters in the Sembar Formation, has shown promising results.

During testing, Bitrisim Northwest-1 yielded an output of 12.8 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 175 barrels of condensate per day. These results were achieved through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,020 psi, according to the report.

The well was initially spudded on August 21, 2026. Following the interpretation of well logs, a Drill Stem Test (DST) was conducted in the Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation, leading to the discovery of the hydrocarbon reserves.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), this new discovery is expected to enhance OGDCL's hydrocarbon reserves base. It is a strategic move to address Pakistan's growing energy demand-supply gap by utilizing indigenous resources effectively.

OGDCL is expediting the necessary activities to connect the well to the national gas gathering system on a fast-track basis. This swift action is aimed at the early monetization of the discovery, contributing to the country's energy security.