| Islamabad: Pakistan is preparing to commence construction on the White Oil Pipeline Project, a significant initiative aimed at upgrading the country’s oil distribution network, according to a news source on September 18.
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Supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the project marks a crucial advancement in Pakistan’s energy infrastructure. The 477-kilometer pipeline, managed by Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), and Inter-State Gas Systems, will be built by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO). It will connect key strategic locations, including Machike, Thalian, and Taru Jabba, providing a streamlined route for the transportation of petroleum products across the country.
Following the motorway route, the pipeline will link Attock Refinery to Chak Pirana and Faqirabad, offering a safer, more efficient alternative to current road-based oil transport methods. The pipeline’s initial capacity is set at 7 million tonnes per year, with the potential to expand to 10 million tonnes. The project is expected to deliver substantial cost savings in transportation and contribute to long-term energy security.
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The government, in collaboration with SIFC, is committed to the project’s swift completion, underscoring its focus on modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector and ensuring a stable fuel supply for the future. |
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