[10] In 2004, OGDCL was listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange, following an initial public offering at a strike price of PKR 32 per share.

[11] On 4 May 2009, the government of Pakistan appointed a Citigroup-led consortium to advise the state-run Privatisation Commission on the sale of 10 to 15 percent (or 430 to 645 million shares) of the company.

[12] During the fiscal year ended 30 June 2006 the company made several oil and gas discoveries, including at Nim-1, Dars Deep-1, Tando Allah Yar North-1, Kunnar Deep-1 and Bahu-1.

[13] During 2009–2010, the company acquired four new exploration blocks (Channi Pull, Jandran west, Lakhi Rud and Mari east), covering area of around 4,795 Square kilometres.

After drilling down a total depth of 5,545 meters, OGDCL announced discovery of reserves in district Attock of Pothohar region estimated at 882 bpd during year 2022.

It signed MoU with Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) to provide multiple trainings to underprivileged youth to enable them to earn sustainable livelihoods.