Pakistan’s oil and gas production declined week-on-week in late January as output fell across major fields and producers.
National oil production slipped 0.2% to 66,960 barrels per day during January 24–31, according to PPIS data compiled by AHL Research. Gas production fell more sharply, dropping 5.1% week-on-week to 3,035 million cubic feet per day, reflecting declines at key onshore fields.
The slowdown came despite relatively stable operations at upstream producers listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Analysts said natural field declines and unplanned outages continued to weigh on supply, keeping pressure on domestic energy availability.OGDCL Receives Rs7.7B Dues
Among exploration and production companies, oil output at Oil and Gas Development Company declined 1.1% week-on-week to 34,411 barrels per day. The state-owned producer remains Pakistan’s largest oil and gas company, accounting for more than half of domestic hydrocarbon output.
Oil production at Pakistan Petroleum Limited rose marginally by 0.6% to 10,916 barrels per day, while Pakistan Oilfields Limited posted a stronger 2.9% increase to 4,438 barrels per day. Output at Mari Petroleum increased 1.6% to 1,379 barrels per day.
Gas production trends were weaker across most producers. OGDC’s gas output fell 5.3% week-on-week to 652 mmcfd. Mari Petroleum recorded a 6.4% decline to 947 mmcfd, reflecting lower flows from mature reservoirs. PPL’s gas production dropped 3.0% to 560 mmcfd, while POL posted a modest 1.7% increase to 68 mmcfd.
Field-level data showed mixed performance across Pakistan’s producing assets. Oil production at Nashpa edged up 0.2% to 10,775 barrels per day, while Makori East rose 5.7% to 6,316 barrels per day, providing some offset to broader declines. Pasakhi posted a marginal 0.5% increase to 6,611 barrels per day.
Adhi oilfield production slipped 1.8% to 4,790 barrels per day, while Mardankhel recorded a sharp 27.9% jump to 1,274 barrels per day following improved well performance. In contrast, Maramzai oil output fell 3.3% to 1,000 barrels per day, reflecting natural decline trends.
Gas production at the Mari field, Pakistan’s largest gas-producing asset, declined 6.6% week-on-week to 891 mmcfd. Output at Uch dropped 15.9% to 345 mmcfd, while Kandhkot fell 17.0% to 109 mmcfd, highlighting persistent supply challenges at aging fields.
Sui gas field production remained broadly flat, easing 0.1% to 239 mmcfd. Qadirpur gas output declined 7.7% to 113 mmcfd, while Sharif field recorded a slight 0.6% increase to 107 mmcfd. Smaller fields, including Nashpa and Sutiari Deep, showed marginal week-on-week movements.
Pakistan’s upstream sector has faced structural pressures over the past decade due to limited exploration success, delayed development projects, and pricing disputes with the government. According to the Ministry of Energy, Pakistan’s crude oil production has declined steadily from over 90,000 barrels per day in the early 2010s to around 65,000–70,000 barrels per day in recent years.
Gas output has followed a similar trajectory. Official data show Pakistan’s gas production has fallen from a peak of over 4,000 mmcfd to near 3,000 mmcfd, increasing reliance on imported liquefied natural gas to meet power and industrial demand. LNG imports now account for more than 30% of national gas supply during peak months, according to government estimates.
