Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Activities in Pakistan Nears Revival After Two Decades; Turkish Petroleum Seismic Survey Vessel Scheduled to Arrive in Karachi Between November 17 and 20
KARACHI: Activities for offshore oil and gas exploration will be resumed in Pakistan’s territorial waters soon, as a Turkish Petroleum (TP) special seismic survey vessel is scheduled to dock in Karachi on November 17-20.
The high-level review meeting in Islamabad chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was aimed at making comprehensive arrangements for the arrival of the Turkish vessel, during which a detailed review of maritime security, operations and logistical coordination was carried out.
The revival of offshore exploration and Turkish vessel arrival featured the program’s key highlights.The key highlights of the revival of offshore exploration and Turkish vessel arrival were the program.
Personal Ministerial Welcome: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said he will personally receive the Turkish vessel when it arrives in Karachi, which is a monumental moment in the wake of strong Pakistan-Turkey brotherly ties and the recent strategic defense pacts.
Malik said that Pakistan will provide full support and facilitation to the Turkish Petroleum during the offshore exploration campaign, which is a historic event and will be remembered by the generations.
During the briefing, Turkish Petroleum’s Project Manager thanked the Pakistani authorities for their proactive cooperation and smooth operations.
Inter Agency Co-ordination: Instructions were given for all the relevant marine agencies, security and energy agencies to coordinate their activities properly for smooth execution of the seismic survey operations in Pakistani waters.