In a significant development for the energy sector, Pakistan has discovered 12 new oil and gas wells during the year 2025. These discoveries are expected to yield a cumulative 1 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas and 44 million barrels of crude oil over the next 20 to 25 years.
Daily Production and Economic Impact
The newly discovered fields are projected to produce:
- 127 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of gas
- 6,102 barrels of crude oil per day
This production will result in estimated annual savings of approximately $410 million for the country by reducing reliance on imported energy.
If monetized at the local gas price of $5.50 per MMBtu, the total value of 1 TCF of gas is estimated at $6 billion. In comparison, importing the same quantity as LNG would cost around $10 billion, highlighting the strategic and economic importance of domestic production. Currently, Pakistan spends around $4 billion annually on LNG imports.
Domestic Energy Benefits
One million cubic feet (MMcf) of gas is enough to supply approximately 11,000 households. With a daily output of 127 MMcfd, the new gas supplies could meet the energy needs of up to 1.4 million homes across the country.
Regional Distribution of Discoveries
The 12 new wells are located across three provinces:
- Sindh: 6 wells
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 4 wells
- Punjab: 2 wells
These discoveries mark a promising step toward greater energy self-sufficiency for Pakistan and provide a much-needed boost to the country’s economy and industrial stability.
