ISLAMABAD, Aug 5: BADR field gas will start production by November and will initially produce 45 million cubic feet gas per day, enhancing this capacity up to 60 million cubic feet in the following year.

This was stated by Petroleum Exploration Ltd (PEL) chief executive Zaheeruddin, who called on Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon here on Friday. Petroleum Secretary Ahmad Waqar and other officials of the ministry were also present in the meeting.

The minister appreciated the contribution of PEL for promoting the oil and gas industry in Pakistan, which had so far made good investment in the exploration activities. He said the government would encourage and facilitate the local companies to increase their activities in oil and gas exploration.—APP