Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan's leading upstream energy company, has announced a significant oil and gas discovery from its exploratory well Bobi Deep-1, located in the Sanghar district of Sindh province. The well successfully tested a massive sand interval of the lower Goru formation, producing 2,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 1.1 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD) through a cased-hole drill stem test (DST), confirming the reservoir's hydrocarbon potential.
Milestone for OGDC
This achievement marks a major milestone for OGDC as the first hydrocarbon discovery from the Massive Sand play within the Bobi and Dhamraki Mining Lease. Beyond the discovery itself, the success has opened a new exploration window in the area, de-risking similar prospects in the surrounding region and creating opportunities for future reserve additions and resource growth.
Overcoming Challenges
The discovery is particularly significant because the project had previously encountered complex subsurface challenges that led to the suspension of drilling operations. Rather than abandoning the prospect, OGDC relied on indigenous expertise and adopted an innovative approach to address the issue. A multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and engineers collaborated closely with the Centre for Pure and Applied Geology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, to investigate the phenomenon through advanced geophysical surveys, subsurface studies, and field evaluations.
Joint Effort
The joint effort resulted in the development of a comprehensive geological and geophysical model, enabling OGDC to safely de-risk the prospect and resume operations. Multiple engineering safeguards, specialized civil works, and extensive technical evaluations were undertaken before redeploying the drilling rig and successfully reaching the target depth.
Testament to Innovation
The exploratory well Bobi Deep-1 success story stands as a testament to OGDC's indigenous innovation, technical excellence, and industry-academia collaboration. It demonstrates how local expertise can successfully resolve complex operational challenges and unlock new hydrocarbon resources for the country.
Impact on Energy Security
The discovery is expected to contribute towards enhancing Pakistan's indigenous oil and gas production, strengthening national energy security, reducing reliance on imported energy, and augmenting the hydrocarbon reserves base of the country.
