ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDCL) has commenced gas production from its Sahito-1 discovery well in Sindh’s Khewari Exploration License, marking a new addition to Pakistan’s domestic energy supplies.
The state-run exploration and production company said on Tuesday that Sahito-1 is currently producing 6 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD) from the Lower Goru Formation (Massive Sand), with production expected to increase gradually following the planned expansion of surface facilities.
The well, located in Khairpur district of Sindh province, was previously announced as a gas discovery in March this year. OGDCL said it has now successfully brought the well into production and established the infrastructure required for early commercialisation.
To fast-track monetisation, OGDCL has laid a 6-inch, 5km flowline linking the well to the Suleman Gathering Facility, from where the gas is transported to the Sinjhoro Plant for processing.
The processed gas is subsequently injected into the Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL) network, enabling supplies to reach end consumers. The start of production comes as Pakistan seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fuels and bolster local gas supplies amid persistent energy challenges and declining output from mature fields.
OGDCL, the operator of the Khewari Exploration License, holds a 75 per cent working interest in the joint venture, while Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) owns the remaining 25 per cent stake.
The company said the commencement of production at Sahito-1 shows its continued focus on the efficient development and early monetisation of the country’s indigenous hydrocarbon reserves.
