ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has completed the dualisation process of the Machike-Tarujabba white oil pipeline from Karachi to Sheikhupura to ensure a smooth supply of petrol and diesel to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) whereas it is likely to be operational from October. “The oil pipeline that was used to move diesel from Karachi to Sheikhupura has been dualized. However, he said, onward distribution from OMCs’ oil depots to petrol pumps would remain intact through tankers. The pipeline had been conceived after frequent incidents of oil tankers’ overturn, especially Ahmedpur Sharqiya tragedy in 2017, to ensure safe, efficient and reliable mode of supplying petroleum products across the country. The project consists of three sections including Machike-Chak Pirana (135-km), Chak Pirana-Rawat (117-km) and Rawat-Tarujabba (175-km), which would be capable of transporting dual oil products like High Speed Diesel and Motor Spirit Oil to different depots.

Source: Pakistan Today September 27, 2020 13:52 UTC