Business & Finance Print edition: 2026-07-01

OGDCL completes drilling of development well in Sanghar

Published July 1, 2026 Updated July 1, 2026 05:57am

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has completed drilling of the Chak 63-05 development well in the Chak 63 Development and Production Lease (D&PL), located in Sanghar district, Sindh.

During production testing through a 32/64-inch choke, Chak 63-05 produced 600 barrels of condensate per day (BPD) and 10.5 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD) at a wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 2,580 psig. The well was spudded on April 20, 2026, drilled to a total depth of 3,325 metres, and completed in the Massive Sand reservoir.

The development well will be connected to the SSGC transmission system, while activities for its early monetisation are underway.

The OGDCL operates the Chak 63 D&PL with a 62.5 percent working interest. Other joint venture partners include the Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) with a 22.5 percent working interest and Orient Petroleum Inc. Limited (OPL) with a 15 percent working interest.

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