Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company, commenced production of gas from its Uch-36 development well located in Dera Bugti district, Balochistan.
The E&P shared this development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday.
“OGDCL is pleased to announce the successful production commencement from Uch-36 development well,” read the notice.
A development well is a well drilled in a known oil or gas reservoir, i.e. a previously identified productive area, to extract hydrocarbons for production,
In its notice, the E&P shared that utilizing its in-house expertise, the company drilled the exploratory well to a depth of 1,275 meters, targeting the Sui Main Limestone (SML) formation.
ODGCL informed that Uch-36 is producing 7.3 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas.
“Following the installation of an 8-inch, 1.0-kilometer flowline, the well has been connected to the OGDCL Uch Gas Processing Plant, supplying gas to Uch Power Limited (UPL),” it said.
As operator of the Uch Development & Production Lease (D&PL) with a 100% working interest, OGDCL holds a strategic position in Dera Bugti, Balochistan.
“OGDCL remains committed to accelerated exploration, efficient drilling, and optimized production to strengthen national energy security and support sustainable development,” the company added.
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