OGDC discovers new gas source

The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has discovered a hydrocarbon-bearing horizon in its exploratory well Zin-1, located in District Dera Bugti, Balochistan. OGDC is the 'operator', with 95 percent working interest in Zin Exploration Licence, together with its joint venture partner, Government Holdings (Private) Limited with 5 percent working interest.
Zin X-1 well was drilled down to the depth of 2300 metres, targeting to test the hydrocarbon potential of Pab Standstone and Sui main limestone formations. Significant reserves of hydrocarbons have been found at the Zin X-1 well. The first targeted zone, Pab Standstone, of Cretaceous age, has tested 5.48 mmcfd gas through 32/64 inches choke at wellhead flowinig pressure 1050psi (pounds per square inch). This discovery will add to the hydrocarbon reserves' base of the company and its joint venture partner.