Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced that the Sawan South Joint Venture, comprising Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) (20% working interest), United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEPL), the Operator (75%), Government Holding Private Limited (GHPL) (2.5%) and Sindh Energy Holding Limited (SEHL), (2.5%) has discovered gas from Lower Gour B Reservoir Sand of the Akhiro-1 well located in district Khairpur, Sindh Province.
The well was spudded-in on June 15, 2024 and has been successfully drilled down to the depth of 12,442 ft MD. The well was tested successfully at the rate around 10 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCFD) gas at choke size 24/64" at Wellhead Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 4000 Pounds per Square Inch (Psig).
The new discovery has de-risked further exploration play in Sawan South Block. The said discovery will also help and contribute towards improving energy security of the country from indigenous resources and add to the hydrocarbon reserves base.