In a major development for the country’s energy sector, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in the Khairpur district of Sindh.

According to the company’s official statement, the estimated initial production from the newly discovered site is 690 barrels of crude oil per day.

Additionally, the gas output is projected at 22.5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD).

“OGDCL, the operator of Bitrism Exploration License holding 95% working interest, in joint venture with Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) with 5% working interest, is pleased to announce the discovery of gas/condensate at Bitrism East1, located in District Khairpur, Sindh,” the statement said.

The company said that in the two Drill Stem Tests (DSTs) the well produced significant quantities of hydrocarbons with a combined production potential of 22.5 MMSCFD gas and 690 barrels of condensate per day (BCD) at 32/64” choke.

This discovery will contribute to reducing the gap between energy supply and demand through indigenous resources and will add to the hydrocarbon reserves base of OGDCL and of the country, the company added.