OGDCL finds gas in Khairpur

Published February 20, 2024

KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Authority Ltd (OGDCL) on Monday announced a significant gas-condensate discovery at Kharo-1 in the Khewari block, Khairpur, Sindh.

In a stock filing, the company said it operates the Khewari Block holding 95pc working interest with Government Holdings Private Ltd (GHPL) as a joint venture partner.

The results were attained at a 32/64-inch choke size, under a wellhead flowing pressure of 2,737 pounds per square inch (psi), emanating from the massive sand strata of the Lower Goru Form­ation.

Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2024

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