SLB has partnered with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, to develop a strategy to harness geothermal resources in hydrocarbon fields across Pakistan.
As part of this collaboration, SLB will assist OGDCL in developing a plan to assess the geothermal potential of 25 fields pre-selected by OGDCL in the Northern, Southern and Central Basins of Pakistan. SLB experts will work with the OGDCL team to evaluate surface, subsurface and well data of these fields to identify focus areas and estimate geothermal potential using regional models and well productivity calculations.
The scope of the initial OGDCL pilot project includes screening and evaluation of nine fields for detailed analysis, comprehensive assessment of geothermal potential of selected fields, detailed well modelling to understand geothermal capacity and decision on subsequent steps based on the evaluation findings.
Expressing optimism about the collaboration, Ahmed Hayat Luck, MD & CEO, OGDCL said, “OGDCL is committed to exploring innovative ways of energy development in Pakistan and our collaboration with SLB marks an important step towards harnessing the potential of the country’s geothermal resources. By leveraging SLB’s expertise and technology, we aim to not only assess the potential of geothermal resources but also contribute to sustainable energy solutions for the country.”
Highlighting the regional importance of the project, Karim Badawi, MENA Development Director, New Energy Business at SLB, said: “Governments across the region are looking at geothermal’s potential as an alternative clean energy source to support net-zero initiatives. This geothermal pilot project study, which covers fields across three basins in the country, marks an important first step in developing Pakistan’s geothermal resources and we are pleased to work with OGDCL to explore this renewable, low-carbon source of energy.”
This collaboration marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s energy sector and could pave the way for sustainable and renewable energy solutions in line with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
