Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in a significant meeting with Wu Xiaogui, Vice President of Shandong Kerui Group, and Hatim Tabani, Executive Director of Tabani Group underscored the deepening ties between Pakistan and China in diverse sectors including energy sector.   The meeting underlined a transformative era in its energy sector, one driven by strategic partnerships with China. China’s unwavering trust and commitment to Pakistan's development have always been an invaluable source of progress, particularly in the energy sector.  The collaboration with Shandong Kerui Group, alongside other Chinese investors, is integral to Pakistan’s clean energy future, said Chairman Senate.

He highlighted that the two countries share a vision of sustainable growth and environmental stewardship, with clean energy fostering collaboration that benefits both our nations.  The meeting highlighted the extraordinary advancements made by Shandong Kerui Group in collaboration with Tabani Global in Pakistan’s energy infrastructure which spans over the past 15 years.  Vice President, Wu briefed the Chairman about their presence internationally and locally where the group formed in 2001 and is now one of the global leader in equipment supplies and EPC contracting.

Mr. Tabani also added that Pakistan’s Energy Sector has collaborated and provided strategic advanced equipment to Oil & gas companies in Pakistan including OGDCL, PPL and others.  The Senate Chairman stressed that such initiatives aims at clean energy, focus on securing vital gas resources, addressing the country's growing gas deficiency, and tackling the substantial amount of gas that is currently wasted in outdated pipeline systems should be addressed. This comprehensive approach to energy management is a crucial step toward ensuring long-term energy security for Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)