OGDCL makes “considerable” gas condensate discovery onshore Pakistan

(WO) – Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (“OGDCL”) announced the discovery of gas condensate from the Kawagarh-l formation in Razgir-l exploration well, located in district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

The well was spudded-in on Jan. 9, 2024, and has been successfully drilled down to the depth of 3773.98 m TVD. Based on interpretation results of wireline logs data, Kawagarh-l Formation (Exploratory Target) was tested successfully at rate of around 16.4 MMcfgd and 159 bpd of Condensate at choke size 40/64' at Wellhead Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1874 Pounds per Square Inch (Psi).

This new discovery has de-risked further exploration play in the TAL Block, leading to new upside opportunities. The discovery will help to enhance indigenous oil and gas supply and also add to the hydrocarbon reserves base.

The TAL Joint Venture comprises Oil & Gas Development Company Limite (30% working interest), MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co. B.V. (the operator) (10%), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) (30%), Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) (25%), and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) (5%).