The Ministry of Energy has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, a major initiative to boost petroleum exploration in Pakistan after an 18-year hiatus.
The bid round offered 40 offshore blocks for petroleum exploration, with potential investments estimated up to $1 billion through exploration drilling.
According to the Petroleum Division, this response reflects “strong investor confidence” in Pakistan’s resource potential.
The Ministry of Energy launched the bidding process in January.
Author's summary: Pakistan restarts offshore oil exploration.