Major gas discovery at Mari East Block in Rahim Yar Khan: OGDCL

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas discovery from its exploratory well Chak 202—1 in the Mari East Block, located in the Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab.

The exploratory well Chak 202—1 was spudded on June 29, 2024, utilising OGDCL’s in-house expertise and advanced technology. The well was drilled to a depth of 1,956.50 meters. Results from wireline log interpretation and Drill Stem Test-1 (Barefoot) in the Sui Main Limestone (SML) have confirmed a gas flow rate of 6.15 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) through a choke size of 32/64” at a Well Head Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1,340 pounds per square inch (Psi).

This discovery represents the second consecutive success in the Mari East Block, highlighting OGDCL’s commitment to exploring the hydrocarbon potential of the region through a robust and aggressive exploration strategy.

The find is expected to significantly contribute to addressing the energy demand-supply gap in the country by enhancing indigenous resources and expanding the hydrocarbon reserve base of both OGDCL and Pakistan.

The OGDCL, the operator of the Mari East Exploration License, is intensifying its exploratory efforts and plans to drill three to four additional wells in the Mari East Block to bolster the country’s energy security.

The company remains at the forefront of Pakistan’s energy sector, driving sustainable growth through strategic exploration and development initiatives.