OGDCL uncovers major crude oil theft, illegal refinery

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has uncovered a major crude oil theft operation and an illegal refinery in Sindh’s Tando Allahyar district and sought strict legal action against those involved. According to officials, the theft involved illegal tapping of the Kunnar Pasakhi Deep (KPD)-TAY oil field pipeline near Tando Jam, close to the Machhi Hotel police check post. The stolen crude oil was being transported and processed at an illegal refinery before being sold in the local market. The OGDCL initiated a coordinated investigation in January 2026, working closely with intelligence and law enforcement agencies to trace the network. After weeks of surveillance and technical tracking, the company successfully identified tapping points along the pipeline and the location of the illegal refining facility.