The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the successful completion and commissioning of the Jhal Magsi Development Project, a milestone initiative aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s domestic energy supply.
The project, fast-tracked through incentives approved by the Government of Pakistan, is now producing around 14 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of pipeline-quality gas along with 45 barrels per day (BPD) of condensate. The gas has been injected into the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) network through a newly constructed 98-kilometre pipeline linking the Jhal Magsi field to the company’s tie-in point.
Development activities began in February 2024, following the government’s decision to shift the project from the 1997 Petroleum Policy to the Marginal Field Gas Pricing Policy, which provided enhanced commercial viability. The project was declared a high priority to help meet Pakistan’s energy demand and was delivered on an accelerated timeline despite technical complexities and territorial challenges.
The scope of the project included installation of an Amine Unit, Dehydration Unit, Hot Oil Package, power generation facilities, and gathering systems, ensuring smooth and sustainable operations.
The Jhal Magsi Field, consisting of two wells, is operated under a joint venture led by OGDCL, which holds a 56 percent working interest. Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) owns 24 percent, while Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) controls the remaining 20 percent.
With the project’s commissioning, Pakistan has taken another step toward reducing reliance on costly energy imports and strengthening its indigenous gas supply chain.
