Pakistan, Libya Agree to Enhance Energy Ties; Turkish Seismic Vessel to Begin Offshore Exploration in Indus Basin Next Month

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held a series of energy meetings in Riyadh to boost cooperation in the oil and gas sectors. In a meeting with Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, the two sides agreed to enhance bilateral energy ties and facilitate crude oil imports. A Turkish Petroleum seismic vessel is also due to arrive in Pakistan next month, marking the start of offshore oil and gas exploration in the Indus Basin.

Libya: Crude Oil Imports

Malik said Pakistan is encouraging local refineries to import crude oil from Libya, and the Libyan side assured support in supplying crude oil to Pakistani companies. Both sides also expressed keen interest in sharing expertise to upgrade refineries.

Qatar: LNG Cooperation

Malik met Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, to discuss increasing cooperation in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector.

Türkiye: Offshore Exploration

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar informed Malik that a Turkish Petroleum seismic vessel will arrive in Pakistan next month. The vessel will gather data in the Indus Basin, marking the commencement of offshore oil and gas exploration.