Pakistan announces new oil and gas discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Last updated: January 21, 2026 | 13:13 ..
Oil drills are pictured. Photo used for an illustrative purpose. Reuters
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a significant development in the country’s energy sector.
In a notice issued to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company said the Bargzai X-1 well, located in Kohat district, has begun producing approximately 3,100 barrels of crude oil per day.
The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) quoted OGDCL as reporting successful production from a well in the Nashpa Block, yielding around 8.15 million cubic feet of gas per day.
WAM