Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Friday announced a significant gas discovery at the Sehto-1 well in Khairpur district of Sindh, providing a potential boost amid the ongoing energy crisis.
According to a company spokesperson, the well is currently producing 17.2 million cubic feet of gas per day (mmcfd). Drilling operations at the site began in December 2025, with gas discovered at a depth of 3,870 meters, the spokesperson added.
The discovery is expected to help alleviate the country’s energy deficit and reduce dependence on imported fuels, the company said.
Amid growing global volatility linked to the Iran-US-Israel war, Pakistan’s top leaders yesterday reviewed fluctuations in international oil and gas supplies and their direct impact on the national economy, with emphasis on containing inflation and ensuring energy security.
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Officials briefed the meeting on measures to stabilize oil prices, manage spillover effects on key sectors and enforce fiscal discipline through targeted austerity measures.
The discussion highlighted the need for a coordinated response to mitigate risks from rising fuel costs, with participants highlighting the alignment between economic management and energy planning.
Authorities have also stressed the importance of reducing fuel consumption through public awareness campaigns, promoting public transport and encouraging shared mobility to ease pressure on imports and foreign exchange reserves.
Furthermore, in the context of a worsening global oil crisis triggered by the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and rising geopolitical tensions, Pakistan is increasingly turning to renewable and alternative energy sources to safeguard its energy security.
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With global crude prices surpassing $100 per barrel and domestic petrol rates surpassing Rs 300 per litre, pressure on the economy has intensified, exposing vulnerabilities linked to heavy dependence on imported fuels and supply chain disruptions.
In response, policymakers are accelerating efforts to diversify the energy mix, with an increasing emphasis on renewable energy, nuclear power and electric mobility. Significantly supported by 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 key to reducing reliance on volatile global oil markets and ensuring long-term energy stability.
