SLB partners with OGDCL on geothermal resource development in Pakistan

SLB is partnering with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, to develop a strategy for exploiting geothermal resources in hydrocarbon fields across Pakistan.

As part of the collaboration, SLB will assist OGDCL in formulating a plan to evaluate the geothermal potential of 25 fields pre-selected by OGDCL in the North, South, and Central basins of Pakistan. SLB experts, in conjunction with the OGDCL team, will assess surface, subsurface, and well data from these fields to identify focus areas and estimate their 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 evaluation of the geothermal potential of the selected fields, detailed wellbore modeling to understand the geothermal capacity, and determination of subsequent steps based on the evaluation findings.

Ahmed Hayat Lak, MD/CEO of OGDCL, expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating, “OGDCL is committed to exploring innovative avenues for energy development in Pakistan, and our collaboration with SLB marks a significant step toward harnessing the country's geothermal potential. By leveraging SLB's expertise and technology, we aim to not only evaluate the potential of geothermal resources but also contribute to sustainable energy solutions for the nation.”

Karim Badawi, MENA development director for SLB’s New Energy business, highlighted the regional significance of the project, saying, “Governments across the region are seeing the potential of geothermal as an alternative clean energy source that can support their net zero initiatives. This geothermal pilot project study encompassing fields across the country’s three basins is an important first step in Pakistan’s journey to develop its geothermal resources, and we are excited to work with OGDCL on exploring renewable, lower-carbon energy sources.”

This collaboration signifies a major advancement in Pakistan's energy sector, potentially paving the way for sustainable and renewable energy solutions that align with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.