On December 22, 2022, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), one of the leading oil and gas companies in the country, announced that they along with the other partners discovered new reservoirs of oil and gas in the District Sanghar, Sindh province of Pakistan. We will be listing the year 2022 discoveries by OGDCL to let our readers know, when and where they were discovered.
On December 19, 2022, a few days ago, they shared a new discovery of oil and gas in the same district. A few months back, on October 27, 2022, OGDCL announced an oil discovery well in the District Attack, Punjab province. Also on June 22, 2022, the company announced oil and gas discovery in District Tando Allah Yar, Sindh province.
On the same date as above, June 22, 2022, the company also announced the Gas discovery in the Rajanpur (Tribal area), Punjab province. A few days ago, on June 15, 2022, again the Gas discovery was reported in the District Ghotki, Sindh province.
In recent years, Pakistan has made significant discoveries of natural gas and oil reservoirs. For example, in 2020, Pakistan discovered a new natural gas reservoir in the district of Kallar Kahar, located in the province of Punjab. The reservoir is believed to hold around 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, which would be enough to meet the country’s energy needs for several years.
Additionally, in 2019, Pakistan discovered a new oil reservoir in the district of Khaur, located in the province of Balochistan. The reservoir is believed to hold around 1 billion barrels of oil, which would be a significant addition to the country’s oil reserves.
These discoveries are expected to have a positive impact on Pakistan’s economy, as they will help to meet the growing demand for energy in the country and reduce the need for importing oil and natural gas. The development occurs as Pakistan struggles to procure petroleum products from the international market. As all we know, Pakistan is facing an energy crisis due to its stockpiles continuing to decrease day by day.
Overall, Pakistan’s Oil and Gas sector is witnessing a lot of exploration and development activity. New discoveries in recent years have led to a boost in the country’s energy production and a reduction in energy imports. It is expected that these discoveries will help to drive economic growth in the country in the coming years.
In conclusion, Pakistan has made significant discoveries of natural gas and oil reservoirs in recent years, which are expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy. These discoveries, such as the new natural oil and gas reservoir in Sanghar and Attock, are expected to help meet the growing demand for energy in Pakistan and reduce the need for importing oil and natural gas. Pakistan’s Oil and Gas sector is witnessing a lot of exploration and development activity. It is expected that these discoveries will help to drive economic growth in the country in the coming years. Despite the current challenges, the potential for growth and prosperity in Pakistan is tremendous. With strong investments in the energy sector, Pakistan can become self-sufficient in energy and also become a net exporter. By continuing to build on these successes, Pakistan can work towards a brighter future for its people.
Now, we would like to answer frequently asked questions about Oil and Gas in Pakistan.
Q: What are the places where oil is found in Pakistan?
A: Here are some of the major oil fields in Pakistan, but there are many more small and medium size oil fields in the country as well. The discovery of these fields has helped to boost Pakistan’s oil production and reduce the need for oil imports.
- Sui, Balochistan: Sui is the oldest and most productive oil field in Pakistan. It was discovered in the 1950s and has been in production since the 1960s. The field is located in the province of Balochistan, and it is estimated to contain around 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and around 225 million barrels of oil.
- Mela, Balochistan: Mela is an oil field located in the province of Balochistan. It was discovered in the 1990s and has been in production since the early 2000s. The field is estimated to contain around 200 million barrels of oil.
- Dhurnal, Punjab: Dhurnal is an oil field located in the district of Jhelum, in the province of Punjab. It was discovered in the 1980s and has been in production since the 1990s. The field is estimated to contain around 100 million barrels of oil.
- Kunnar Pasakhi Deep, Sindh: Kunnar Pasakhi Deep is an oil field located in the province of Sindh. It was discovered in 2002. The field is estimated to contain around 80 million barrels of oil.
- Tando Allahyar, Sindh: Tando Allahyar is an oil field located in the province of Sindh. It was discovered in the 1990s and has been in production since the early 2000s. The field is estimated to contain around 50 million barrels of oil.
- Mazari, Balochistan: Mazari is an oil field located in the province of Balochistan. It was discovered in the 2010s and has been in production since 2018. The field is estimated to contain around 25 million barrels of oil.
Q: What are Pakistan’s oil production and consumption per day?
A: As of 2021, Pakistan’s total oil production was around 95,000 barrels per day (bpd). However, the country’s domestic consumption of oil is much higher, around 300,000 bpd, which means Pakistan needs to import a significant portion of its oil.
Pakistan’s crude oil production is dominated by the state-owned Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), and Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL).
Pakistan’s main oil refineries are located in the cities of Karachi, Multan, and Mianwali. The country has a refining capacity of around 350,000 bpd, which is not sufficient to meet domestic demand. Therefore, Pakistan also imports refined oil products to meet its domestic consumption.
It is worth noting that these numbers are subject to change due to many factors such as the price of oil in the international market in 2023, further exploration and production activities, and the economic situation of Pakistan.
References:
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery on December 22, 2022
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery on December 19, 2022
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery on October 27, 2022
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery on June 22, 2022
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery again on June 22, 2022
- OGDCL Oil and Gas discovery on June 15, 2022
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Umar is an engineer by profession and a passionate writer by passion. He has a deep interest in sharing good news related to Pakistan and has been working hard to promote the positive image of his homeland. Umar has written numerous articles on various topics related to Pakistan, such as technology, sports, culture, and economy.
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