Date: Aug 01, 2025

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in collaboration with Government Holdings (Private) Limited (GHPL), has announced a new oil discovery at the Chakar-1 exploratory well, located in District Tando Allah Yar, Sindh.

The well, drilled under the Tando Allah Yar Exploration License, reached a depth of 1,926 meters into the Lower Goru Formation. Following detailed wireline and reservoir evaluations, testing with an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) confirmed an initial flow of 275 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) through a 32/64" choke at 400 psi wellhead pressure.

OGDCL further reported oil indications in the Lower Ranikot formation, with ongoing tests underway to evaluate additional potential.

This marks the 13th successful discovery in the TAY Exploration License block, highlighting the growing geological promise of the region and strengthening Pakistan’s domestic energy reserves.