by On June 12, 2025, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a major gas and condensate discovery at its Faakir‑1 exploratory well, located in the Bitrisim exploration license, Khairpur district, Sindh. This finding marks the first significant hydrocarbon strike in the Lower”Goru” Formation within the block.
Well Highlights & Production Details
- Spud date: Dec 31, 2024
- Total depth: 4,185 m, targeting the Sembar Formation.
- Two Drill Stem Tests (DSTs) performed in Massive and Basal Sands within the Lower Goru Formation.
- Test results: Combined flow of 6.4 MMSCFD gas and 55 BPD condensate via a 32/64″ choke.
- Wellhead pressures: 450 psi (DST‑1) and 850 psi (DST‑2)
OGDCL holds a 95% working interest, with Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) holding the remaining 5%.
Strategic & Economic Implications
- Enhanced Reserve Base: The discovery adds significant hydrocarbon reserves to both OGDCL’s and Pakistan’s national resource base.
- Commercial Potential: The sheer flow rates and pressures highlight the discovery’s economic viability, expected to extend the life of the Bitrisim license.
- Energy Security Boost: Indigenous gas and condensate will help reduce Pakistan’s dependence on imported fuels by narrowing the demand-supply gap.
- Encouraging Exploration: This breakthrough strengthens investor confidence and may spur further exploration in Sindh’s underexplored terrains.
Why This Discovery Matters
- First-of-its-kind in Lower Goru Formation for Bitrisim Block: an important geological milestone .
- High production potential: With initial 6.4 MMSCFD gas and 55 BPD condensate, signalling strong commercial promise.
- Local impact: Potential job creation, infrastructure development, and positive socioeconomic effects in Khairpur and neighboring regions.
Looking Ahead
- Next Steps: OGDCL will likely initiate an appraisal phase to gauge reservoir extent and plan for pilot production.
- Development Plans: If appraisal wells validate the discovery’s scale, commercial development could soon follow.
- Broader Vision: Pakistan’s broader pursuit of energy self-reliance, including recent successes at Baloch‑2 and Shahu‑1 in Sindh, gains another boost.
✅ Final Thoughts
OGDCL’s Faakir‑1 discovery is no ordinary find—it’s a watershed moment for Pakistan’s energy landscape. By tapping into robust gas and condensate flows from Sindh’s Lower Goru sands, this project not only fortifies the nation’s resource portfolio but also signals renewed vigor in domestic exploration. With continued investment and exploration momentum, Pakistan edges closer to sustaining its own energy future.
