OGDC Starts Gas Production From New Well in Khairpur

Oil and Gas Development Firm Limited (OGDC) has kicked off producing gas and condensate from its Bitrism East-1 exploratory well in Khairpur district, Sindh.

Key points

• OGDC had confirmed the discovery at Bitrism East-1 on October 1, 2025.
• OGDC is the operator of the Bitrism Exploration Licence with a 77.5 percent working interest.
• Last month, OGDCL, Mari and HUBCO additionally kicked off production from a joint venture gas well in Sindh.
• To bring the well online, the firm laid a flowline of around 28 kilometres with an eight-inch diameter, using its in-house resources.
• According to the firm, the output is coming from the Basal Sands.

According to the firm, the output is coming from the Basal Sands. OGDC remarked production is anticipated to rise gradually as the well's flow stabilises. From Discovery to Production.

OGDC had confirmed the discovery at Bitrism East-1 on October 1, 2025. The hydrocarbons were discovered in the Massive and Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation.

To bring the well online, the firm laid a flowline of around 28 kilometres with an eight-inch diameter, using its in-house resources. The pipeline links the well to the Sinjhoro Plant, where the gas is processed before it is supplied to the Sui Southern Gas Firm Limited (SSGCL) network.

Earlier this year, OGDC additionally discovered more gas in Sindh's Khairpur district. Boost for Domestic Gas Supply.

Notably, the new production is projected to add to domestic gas availability. It additionally supports efforts to cut reliance on imported energy as Pakistan looks for ways to strengthen its energy security.

OGDC is the operator of the Bitrism Exploration Licence with a 77.5 percent working interest. Administration Holdings (Pvt) Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 22.5 percent.

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