OGDC revives gas production at Jand-1 well

Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) on Thursday announced the revival of gas production from Jand-1 well, located in Attock district of Punjab province, marking a significant operational achievement.

According to a statement issued by the company, following recompletion and targeted stimulation, the Jand-1 well is currently producing over 21 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas. The well is flowing through a 32/64-inch choke at a pressure of 3,585 pounds per square inch (psi). "The current gas production is substantially higher than the previous output level of around 7 mmscfd," OGDC said. The well was initially brought into production in 2019 through the Dakhni Gas Processing Plant. The well was producing gas with high hydrogen sulphide concentration of around 8%. However, production was halted due to mechanical failure caused by challenging downhole conditions associated with the sour gas environment.

Based on detailed in-house technical assessments and risk analysis, OGDC said it executed a comprehensive revival plan through its own technical team expertise and equipment deployment. The operation involved the safe retrieval of downhole materials and restoration of well integrity under challenging sour gas conditions.

To ensure long-term operational safety and efficiency, the well has been recompleted using corrosion-resistant tubing designed specifically for sour service.