OGDC starts output from first horizontal oil well

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Tuesday announced the commencement of oil production from its development well Pasakhi-13, marking Pakistan's first successful horizontal oil well in a clastic reservoir (Lower Goru – A Sand).

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, located in Hyderabad, Pasakhi-13 is currently producing 460 barrels of oil per day. The well was drilled to a measured depth of 2,966 meters, including a 546-meter horizontal section.

Advanced geo-steering technology enabled precise navigation within a narrow three-meter drilling window, ensuring optimal placement within the reservoir's sweet spot. The well was completed and tested using a short string Electric Submersible Pump, specifically optimised for horizontal well configurations.

Despite challenging reservoir conditions, the horizontal drilling approach has significantly enhanced reservoir exposure, resulting in nearly three times higher production compared to offset wells under similar conditions.

Pasakhi-13 is part of the Pasakhi and Pasakhi North Development and Production Lease, where OGDC holds 100% working interest.

The development reflects the application of advanced drilling and production techniques in domestic hydrocarbon exploration and supports efforts to increase indigenous oil output.