Pakistan may be sitting on up to 9 billion barrels of crude oil, according to recent estimates from national and international energy experts. If proven and extracted commercially, these reserves could significantly shift the country’s energy landscape and economy.
Exploration efforts are currently active in all four provinces. Sindh leads with the highest number of oil and gas wells, followed by Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. While some wells have become inactive, several sites are still yielding promising results.
Recent discoveries by OGDCL include the Bettani‑02 well in Laki Marwat, which has found gas and condensate in a previously unexplored geological formation. In Sindh, the Baloch‑2 well is producing both oil and gas, strengthening hopes of long-term output.
Experts say that if Pakistan can successfully develop these reserves, it could reduce dependency on imports, boost exports, and support industrial expansion. However, realizing this potential will require sustained investment and advanced extraction infrastructure.