Stakeholders for Pakistan’s energy infrastructure have agreed to start development on the White Oil Pipeline Project with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The project, crossing 477 kilometers, will link key areas in Pakistan, including Machike, Thalian, and Taru Jabba, and is set to improve the nation’s oil distribution system.
The White Oil Pipeline Project is a flagship initiative led by the Frontier Works Organization and Pakistan State Oil (PSO).
Running lined up with the motorway, this two-part pipeline will connect the Attock Refinery with key sites like Chak Pirana and Faqirabad, guaranteeing smoother and more proficient oil transport across the area.
With an initial capacity of 7 million tons each year, expandable to 10 million tons, the pipeline is intended to improve distribution efficiency, prevent adulteration, and improve safety measures.
Moreover, the project will assist with lessening reliance on road transport, limiting ecological effects.
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The accelerated completion of the White Oil Pipeline project is a testimony of the government and SIFC’s commitment to developing Pakistan’s oil sector.
By diminishing reliance on road transport and working on environmental sustainability, the project highlights the government and SIFC’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s petrol sector, guaranteeing a reliable and cost-effective fuel supply.
Key Advantages
1. Strategic Decision with SIFC Backing
Pakistan has given the green light for the construction of a White Oil Pipeline, a move supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The SIFC is a body aimed at boosting foreign investment and facilitating improvement projects in the country. This help from the council marks a significant stage toward improving the country’s energy infrastructure.
2. Enhanced Energy Security
The White Oil Pipeline will play a pivotal role in reinforcing Pakistan’s energy security. By transporting refined petroleum products (like diesel and kerosene), the pipeline will lessen the country’s reliance on road transportation, which is vulnerable to inefficiencies and disruptions.
3. Cost-Efficiency and Environmental Benefits
The pipeline is supposed to altogether bring down transportation costs compared with road tankers. This shift won’t just lessen fuel expenses but also cut down on the tear of roads. Besides, the decrease in truck traffic will lower greenhouse gas emissions, adding to a cleaner climate.
4. Improved Supply Chain and National Logistics
With the execution of the pipeline, the national logistics network will see upgrades. Refined oil can be moved more rapidly and proficiently from refineries to distribution points across the country. This will smooth out supply chains, guaranteeing a consistent and reliable flow of fuel to fulfill developing needs.
5. Attracting Foreign Investment
The contribution of the SIFC, an initiative to draw in an initiative to attract local and foreign investments in Pakistan’s infrastructure projects, flags a good environment for financial backers. The White Oil Pipeline is supposed to create opportunities for international collaboration and financing, adding to the general growth of Pakistan’s energy sector.
6. Job Creation and Financial Effects
The development and activity of the White Oil Pipeline will produce open positions, straightforwardly helping neighborhood networks and supporting economic activity. The project lines up with Pakistan’s objectives for industrial growth and improved energy management.