OGDCL signs deal with Canadian firm to deploy advanced flow assurance technology in heavy oil wells

ISLAMABAD, Aug 3: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has signed an agreement with Canada’s Synergetic Oil Tools Inc. to deploy advanced Passive Energy Tool technology aimed at enhancing production from Pakistan’s heavy crude oil fields.

The agreement was signed at OGDCL headquarters in Islamabad. Canada’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while OGDCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Hayat Lak was also present. Synergetic Oil Tools President and CEO Brian Herman joined the event virtually.

According to an OGDCL spokesperson, the technology is designed to improve fluid flow in heavy oil wells by enhancing the flow characteristics of viscous crude. It is also expected to reduce the frequency of workovers, minimise well downtime, lower operating costs and decrease the use of production chemicals, leading to improved oil output.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Lak said the partnership reflected OGDCL’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies to address production challenges in heavy oil reservoirs. He said the company was pursuing collaboration with global technology providers to improve production efficiency and maximise recovery from mature and technically challenging fields.

Mr Lak expressed confidence that the new technology would significantly reduce operating costs and workover requirements while improving overall production performance.

High Commissioner Tariq Ali Khan highlighted the importance of cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in the energy and critical minerals sectors and expressed hope that the technology would contribute to the development of Pakistan’s upstream oil industry.

The agreement is part of OGDCL’s broader strategy to improve operational efficiency and increase production through advanced technologies and international partnerships, the company said.