LONDON: The Sawan South Joint Venture has announced a gas discovery in the Lower Gour B Reservoir Sand of the Akhiro-1 well, located in Khairpur district, Sindh Province in Pakistan.

The joint venture includes Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with a 20% working interest, United Energy Pakistan Limited (UEPL) as the operator with a 75% stake, Government Holding Private Limited (GHPL) with 2.5%, and Sindh Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) also holding 2.5%.

The Akhiro-1 well was spudded on June 15, 2024, and successfully drilled to a depth of 12,442 feet. Testing revealed a promising gas flow rate of approximately 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) at a choke size of 24/64″ and a wellhead flowing pressure of 4000 pounds per square inch (psig).

This discovery not only de-risks further exploration in the Sawan South Block but also contributes significantly to Pakistan’s energy security by enhancing the country’s hydrocarbon reserves from indigenous resources.