Hyderabad Division

Hyderabad : ReNews Pakistan
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its Dars West‑3 well in Tando Allah Yar district, Sindh, enhancing Pakistan’s indigenous energy portfolio and supporting development of associated infrastructure and land assets.
The well, drilled to a total depth of 2,100 metres in the Lower Goru Formation, produced 9.70 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 580 barrels per day (BPD) of condensate during testing, highlighting strong commercial potential.
Technical assessments indicate a wellhead flowing pressure of 1,725 psi, confirming reservoir productivity and supporting plans for upstream development. OGDC described the results as encouraging, signaling robust hydrocarbon potential in the region. Infrastructure works, including pipelines connecting the well to the Kunnar Pasakhi Deep‑Tando Allah Yar processing facility, are underway. Gas from the well will be processed and integrated into the Sui Southern Gas Company network, adding new volumes to the national energy supply system.
OGDCL holds a 77.5 percent working interest in the Dars West Development and Production Lease, with Government Holdings Private Limited holding 22.5 percent, ensuring coordinated investment and phased development. Experts note that such discoveries also influence regional land and property development, as pipeline routes, processing plants, and access roads improve the utility and value of nearby urban and commercial sites.
The discovery is expected to accelerate OGDC’s broader exploration and field development goals, enhance energy security, and promote integration of hydrocarbon resources with regional infrastructure and real asset planning, while reducing import dependence and boosting provincial economic activity.