Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Friday announced a significant gas discovery from the Sehto-1 well in Sindh’s Khairpur district, offering a potential boost amid the ongoing energy crisis.
According to a company spokesman, the well currently produces 17.2 million cubic feet of gas per day (mmcfd). Drilling operations at the site started in December 2025, with gas found at a depth of 3,870 meters, the spokesman added.
The discovery is expected to help ease the country’s energy shortage and help reduce dependence on imported fuel, the company said.
Amid increasing global volatility with the war between Iran and the US and Israel, Pakistan’s top leadership yesterday reviewed fluctuations in international oil and gas supplies and their direct impact on the domestic economy, with a focus on curbing inflation and ensuring energy security.
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Officials briefed the meeting on measures to stabilize oil prices, manage spillovers across key sectors and enforce fiscal discipline through targeted austerity.
The discussion highlighted the need for a coordinated response to mitigate risks from rising fuel costs, with participants emphasizing the alignment between economic management and energy planning.
The authorities also highlighted the importance of reducing fuel consumption through public awareness campaigns, promoting public transport and encouraging shared mobility to ease the pressure on imports and foreign exchange reserves.
Separately, amid a deepening global oil crisis triggered by the Strait of Hormuz disruption and rising geopolitical tensions, Pakistan is increasingly turning to renewable and alternative energy sources to ensure its energy security.
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With global crude oil prices crossing $100 per barrel, and domestic petrol prices exceeding Rs300 per litres, pressures on the economy have intensified, exposing vulnerabilities associated with heavy reliance on imported fuel and supply chain disruptions.
In response, politicians are accelerating efforts to diversify the energy mix with a growing focus on renewable energy, nuclear power and electric mobility. With significant backing from China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan has already developed around 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity, including wind, solar and hydropower projects – a shift seen as crucial to reducing dependence on volatile global oil markets and ensuring long-term energy stability.
