OGDCL makes major oil & gas discovery at Baragzai X-01 in Nashpa Block

December 10, 2025 (MLN): Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) has reported a significant oil and gas discovery at the Baragzai X-01 (Slant) exploratory well in the Nashpa Block, located in district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the company, the well has produced 2,280 barrels per day of oil and 5.6 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas through a 32/64” choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 2400 psi.

This marked the first-ever discovery from the Kingriali Formation within the Nashpa Block.

OGDC operates the Nashpa Exploration License with a 65% working interest, partnered by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) holding 30%, and Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL) with 5% carried interest.

The Baragzai X-01 (Slant) well was spud on December 24, 2024, and drilled to a depth of 5,170 meters, penetrating a 90-meter-thick reservoir interval of Triassic-age Kingriali Formation.

Following encouraging hydrocarbon indications and analysis of open-hole wireline logs, the operator conducted a successful cased-hole Drill Stem Test (DST).

OGDCL stated that this discovery further de-risks deeper exploration targets in the region and will help bridge Pakistan’s energy supply-demand gap by enhancing indigenous hydrocarbon resources.

The find is expected to contribute to the reserves of OGDCL, its joint venture partners, and the country.

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