Petroleum Minister Vows Upgradation of Oil Refineries

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the upgradation of oil refineries as a national priority. He gave the assurance while chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad with the CEOs and Managing Directors of the country’s oil refineries.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister emphasized that modernizing Pakistan’s refining infrastructure is essential for ensuring energy security, promoting cleaner fuels, and strengthening the country’s resilience against external disruptions. He noted that local refineries are critical national assets for ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies and bolstering Pakistan’s energy security.

During the meeting, the refining policies and the Upgradation Agreement template were reviewed in detail to ensure their effective and timely operationalization.