Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has increased its oil production to over 40,000 barrels per day for the first time in more than six and a half years, according to a statement issued by the company. The milestone follows a period of declining output from mature fields, with the company attributing the increase to technical interventions, improved reservoir management and coordination between operational and support teams. The company said the achievement reflects efforts to stabilise and enhance production levels through operational improvements and better resource management.

Industry analysts view the increase as a positive development for the energy sector, where output has faced pressure due to ageing fields and limited new discoveries. Higher domestic production could help reduce reliance on imported crude and ease pressure on the external account. OGDC said it is continuing efforts to improve efficiency and strengthen operational performance, with a focus on sustaining production gains.