By SKM
April 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD: In a significant technical turnaround, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has restored production from the Jand-1 well in Attock, raising output to over 21 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD)—up sharply from its earlier level of about 7 MMSCFD.
The well, which came online in 2019 and feeds into the Dakhni Gas Processing Plant, had remained shut due to equipment failure caused by extreme downhole conditions linked to high hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) concentrations of nearly 8% (80,000 ppm)—a corrosive mix that poses serious operational risks.
OGDC said the revival followed a targeted recompletion and stimulation campaign, carried out entirely by its in-house technical teams. The well is now producing through a 32/64-inch choke at a wellhead flowing pressure of 3,585 psi, indicating robust reservoir recovery.
According to the company, engineers successfully retrieved damaged downhole components and restored well integrity under sour gas conditions. The well has been recompleted with corrosion-resistant tubing tailored for sour service, aimed at enhancing durability and reducing future downtime.
The restored output adds roughly 14 MMSCFD to the system, offering timely support to the national gas grid amid widening supply shortfalls. Energy analysts note that even modest increases in domestic production can ease pressure on costly imports, with 1 MMSCFD capable of serving thousands of households daily.
OGDC described the project as a model of efficient asset optimization, highlighting that reviving existing wells can deliver faster and more cost-effective results than new drilling. Operations were executed under strict health, safety, and environmental protocols given the hazardous nature of sour gas.
While the gain marks a positive step toward strengthening domestic supply, experts caution that Pakistan’s declining gas reserves remain a structural challenge, underscoring the need for sustained exploration and diversification of energy sources. Ends
