Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has started producing gas and condensate from its Bitrism East-1 exploratory well in Khairpur district, Sindh. The well is currently flowing seven million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscfd) and 200 barrels of condensate per day.
According to the company, the output is coming from the Basal Sands. OGDC said production is expected to rise gradually as the well’s flow stabilises.
From Discovery to Production
OGDC had announced the discovery at Bitrism East-1 on October 1, 2025. The hydrocarbons were found in the Massive and Basal Sands of the Lower Goru Formation.
To bring the well online, the company laid a flowline of around 28 kilometres with an eight-inch diameter, using its in-house resources. The pipeline links the well to the Sinjhoro Plant, where the gas is processed before it is supplied to the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) network.
Earlier this year, OGDC also discovered more gas in Sindh’s Khairpur district.
Boost for Domestic Gas Supply
The new production is expected to add to domestic gas availability. It also supports efforts to cut reliance on imported energy as Pakistan looks for ways to strengthen its energy security.
OGDC is the operator of the Bitrism Exploration Licence with a 77.5 percent working interest. Government Holdings (Pvt) Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 22.5 percent.
Last month, OGDCL, Mari and HUBCO also started production from a joint venture gas well in Sindh.
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