Core Insights - The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has commenced oil production from the Pasakhi-14 well in Hyderabad district, Sindh, Pakistan, producing 1,100 barrels of oil per day, which supports the company's strategy for exploration and national energy security [1][3] Company Operations - OGDCL holds a 100% working interest in the Pasakhi and Pasakhi North Development and Production Lease, with the Pasakhi-14 well drilled to a depth of 2,183 meters targeting the upper sands of the Lower Goru formation [2] - The company employed advanced drilling technologies including a Rotary Steerable System (RSS), Electromagnetic Measurement While Drilling (MWD), and a nitrified mud system for the drilling of Pasakhi-14, marking the first use of a nitrified mud system to enhance directional control and formation integrity [2][3] - The well is equipped with electric submersible pump technology to facilitate production [3] Strategic Developments - The addition of Pasakhi-14 aligns with OGDCL's strategy of focused exploration, efficient drilling, and production optimization to meet the energy security needs of Pakistan [3] - In the previous year, OGDCL began production at Kunnar West Well-3, which produces 3.5 million cubic feet of gas, 30 barrels of condensate, and 3.8 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas daily [5] - Recently, OGDCL and its joint venture partners secured a provisional award for eight exploration blocks offshore Pakistan following a government-led competitive bidding round [6]