January 02, 2026 (MLN): Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) has reported a gas discovery from the Hangu and Lumshiwal formations at Bilitang-1, an exploratory well located in district Kohat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,  a significant development in the TAL Block.

Bilitang-1 is operated under the TAL Joint Venture comprising Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with a 30% working interest, MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co. B.V. as operator with 10%, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) holding 30%, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) 25%, and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) 5%.

The well was spudded on August 10, 2025, and successfully drilled to a total depth of 4,011 meters TVD, according to the company's statement today.

Based on the interpretation of LWD and wireline log data, the exploratory targets Hangu and Lumshiwal formations were tested and flowed gas at a rate of approximately 1.58 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) on a 40/64-inch choke, with a wellhead flowing pressure of 164 psi.

The discovery has de-risked further exploration potential in the TAL Block and opened up new upside opportunities.

It is expected to contribute toward enhancing Pakistan’s energy security through indigenous resources while adding to the hydrocarbon reserves base of OGDCL, its joint venture partners, and the country.

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