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Karachi, June 09, 2016 (PPI-OT):In order to maintain seamless HSD supplies to the Thar Mining Project Block II, Pakistan’s top oil marketing company PSO has entered into an agreement with the China East Resource Import and Export Corporation (CERIECO), the EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) and O and M (Operations and Maintenance) contractor of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co. (SECMC). The signing ceremony was recently held at PSO House Karachi.
The contract is for the entire project period of the EPC stage between CERIECO and SECMC and the O and M contract period between the same parties. The deal is of major significance as it ensures uninterrupted work on the Thar Mining Project which is a part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project is also listed among the prioritized projects of CPEC.
PSO’s General Manager Consumer Business Mr. Raja Imranullah Khan, and Project Director CERIECO Mr. LiKan signed the agreement. Also present at the signing ceremony were Director Mining SECMC Mr. Abul Fazl Rizvi, and PSO officials.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raja Imranullah Khan, GM Consumer Business at PSO, said, “PSO, being a responsible and Pakistan’s primary oil marketing company, understands the crucial role smooth fuel supplies play in keeping the country running and progressing.
PSO has always strived to ensure smooth fuel supplies in the country so the wheel of industry never stops moving and daily life goes on interrupted. The agreement with CERIECO is yet another testament to PSO’s continued commitment to fulfilling the energy needs of Pakistan.
For more information, contact:
Hasan Saeed
Executive-Corporate Communications
Pakistan State Oil (PSO)
PSO House,
Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton,
P. O. Box 3983,
Karachi 75600, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-111-PSO (776)
Ta’aluq Care Line: 0800-03000
Tel: +92-21-99203866-85
Fax: +92-21-99203835
Email: hasan.saeed@psopk.com
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