Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s largest oil and gas explorer, has successfully brought its Soghri North Well-1 into production, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to boost its energy security.
The E&P giant disclosed this development through a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday.
The well, located in the Soghri Block in Attock district, Punjab, is now producing 14 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas and 430 barrels per day (BPD) of condensate. The production follows OGDC’s earlier announcement on March 17, 2025, regarding the gas and condensate discovery at the site, a promising development for Pakistan’s declining indigenous hydrocarbon reserves.
To quickly bring the well online, OGDC constructed an 8-inch, 14-kilometer pipeline connecting Soghri North Well-1 to its Dakhni Plant for processing. The processed gas is now being injected into the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) distribution network, ensuring timely delivery to industrial and domestic consumers.
As the sole operator of the Soghri exploration license with 100% working interest, OGDC emphasized that the project is part of its strategy for early monetization of new discoveries to bolster Pakistan’s energy security. The company stated that the milestone underscores its commitment to accelerating indigenous production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting sustainable national development.
The output from Soghri North, while modest compared to overall demand, is expected to alleviate pressure on Pakistan’s strained energy system. With gas shortages hindering industrial activity and forcing reliance on expensive LNG imports, such domestic discoveries are vital to improving the country’s energy mix.
The successful commissioning of Soghri North Well-1 also reflects OGDC’s broader push to ramp up exploration and development activities nationwide. The company has invested heavily in seismic surveys and drilling, targeting frontier basins in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. By connecting Soghri North directly to the Dakhni Plant, OGDC effectively avoided delays that typically arise when integrating new fields into the transmission grid, underscoring the importance of timely infrastructure investments.
Pakistan’s indigenous gas production has been declining steadily for over a decade, dropping from around 4,200 MMSCFD in 2010 to under 3,000 MMSCFD in 2025, with demand continuing to rise. This growing shortfall has increased the country’s dependence on LNG imports. While the Soghri North output is relatively small, it provides incremental supply and helps reduce the country’s import bills, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
OGDC has reiterated its commitment to pursuing further exploration opportunities to unlock untapped hydrocarbon potential, with a focus on sustaining energy supplies for Pakistan’s households and industries while managing resources responsibly. The company also continues to prioritize initiatives that strengthen national energy security and foster long-term economic growth.
