OGDC, Synergetic Oil Tools ink deal for heavy crude production tech

August 03, 2026 (MLN): Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has signed an agreement with Canada's Synergetic Oil Tools Inc. to deploy advanced Passive Energy Tool technology, in a plan to boost production from Pakistan's heavy crude oil fields.

The contract signing ceremony took place at OGDC Headquarters in Islamabad, with Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan attending as chief guest alongside OGDC MD/CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak.

Synergetic President and CEO Brian Herman joined the ceremony virtually, while senior representatives of OGDC, the Canadian High Commission and Synergetic were also present, APP reported.

Under the agreement, Synergetic is to deploy its Passive Energy Tool technology across OGDC's heavy oil wells to optimise output.

 The technology is built to improve flow assurance in highly viscous crude oil wells by fine-tuning fluid characteristics, cutting the frequency of workovers, minimizing well downtime, lowering operating costs and reducing reliance on production chemicals.

OGDC MD/CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak, speaking at the ceremony, said the partnership reflected the company's commitment to adopting innovative technologies to tackle production challenges in heavy oil reservoirs.

 He said OGDC would continue exploring opportunities with global technology providers to lift production efficiency and maximise recovery from mature and technically demanding fields, adding that he was confident the new technology would meaningfully cut workover requirements and operating costs while improving overall production performance.

Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan underlined the significance of Pakistan-Canada cooperation in the energy and critical minerals sectors, voicing confidence that the technology's deployment would support the development of Pakistan's upstream oil industry.

The collaboration marks another step in OGDC's strategy to harness advanced technologies for improving operational efficiency, boosting production and supporting sustainable growth in Pakistan's oil and gas sector through international partnerships.

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