Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced on Wednesday that the Kharo-1 well has successfully been brought into production, contributing to Pakistan’s energy supply. The well is currently producing 20 barrels per day (BPD) of oil and 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas.

The Kharo-1 well has been connected to the OGDCL Sinjhoro Processing Plant through a newly laid 6″-12.5 km flow line from the well site to the Chabaro merging point. The gas is now seamlessly integrated into the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) network, the company stated in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

OGDCL operates the Khewari Block, where the Kharo-1 well is located, with a 95% working interest, while Government Holding Private Limited (GHPL) holds the remaining 5%. The well is situated in the Khairpur District of Sindh province.

In its statement, OGDCL emphasized that this milestone underscores its commitment to operational excellence and its pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector