By SKM
August 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has signed a contract with Canada’s Synergetic Oil Tools Inc. to deploy advanced Passive Energy Tool technology aimed at enhancing production from Pakistan’s heavy crude oil fields.
The agreement was signed during a ceremony at OGDC Headquarters in Islamabad, attended by Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan as the chief guest alongside OGDC Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak. Synergetic Oil Tools Inc. President and CEO Brian Herman participated virtually, while senior representatives from OGDC, the Canadian High Commission and Synergetic were also present.
Under the agreement, Synergetic will deploy its Passive Energy Tool technology at OGDC’s heavy oil wells to improve flow assurance in highly viscous crude reservoirs. The technology is expected to optimize fluid characteristics, reduce the frequency of workovers, minimize well downtime, lower operating costs and decrease the use of production chemicals.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed Hayat Lak said the partnership reflects OGDC’s commitment to adopting innovative technologies to address production challenges in heavy oil reservoirs. He noted that the company continues to collaborate with global technology providers to enhance production efficiency and maximize recovery from mature and technically challenging fields. He expressed confidence that the new technology would significantly reduce workover requirements and operating costs while improving overall production performance.
Canadian High Commissioner Ambassador Tarik Ali Khan emphasized the importance of Pakistan-Canada cooperation in the energy and critical minerals sectors. He expressed confidence that the deployment of the technology would support the development of Pakistan’s upstream oil industry.
The collaboration marks another step in OGDC’s strategy to leverage advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency, enhance production and support the sustainable development of Pakistan’s oil and gas sector through international partnerships. Ends
