WAKGROUP Signs Historic Deal With China’s GEDI & CEEC to Establish State-of-the-Art Oil Refinery in KP Pakistan

Falcon Oil, a Deep Conversion Refinery, with a capacity of 100,000
barrels per day

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WAKGROUP, a Pakistani Conglomerate with varied interests especially in
the Oil and Gas Sector, and Guangdong Electrical Design Institute
(“GEDI”), an energy industry leader in engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) solutions singed a historic EPC agreement to
engineer, design and construct a state-of-the-art Falcon Oil refinery at
KP Pakistan.

The futuristic oil refinery is a deep conversion and has a capacity of
producing up to 100,000 barrels per day of deep. The total contract
value amounts to approximately USD 3.58 Billion. The project is expected
to be completed in 30 months after commencement of work. The landmark
agreement was signed by Mr. Waqar Ahmed Khan, Chairman WAKGROUP and Mr.
(Qiao Xubin), Vice President GEDI, and was endorsed by Mr. (Yu Gang),
Vice President CEEC (China Energy Engineering Corporation) parent
company of GEDI.

Speaking on the occasion Waqar Ahmed Khan, Chairman of WAKGROUP,
expressed his delight over the signing of this landmark deal. He
highlighted the pertinence of this collaboration in the context of CPEC
and enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China. He said, “In
collaboration with your esteemed organization Falcon Oil is proud to
announce the setting up of a world-class oil refinery at Khyber
Pakhtunkhawa. This new state-of-the-art oil refining complex will have
its independent 100-Mega Watt power generation plant, 3.8 million metric
tons storage facilities all across Pakistan and 300 plus kilometers
network of oil pipe lines.”

Mr. Yu Gang expressed his optimism regarding the project in these words,
“CEEC attaches great importance to Pakistan Falcon Oil Refinery Project,
which has great significance to the friendship between China and
Pakistan. As the strong backup for GEDI, CEEC is willing to provide
convenience and support while at the same time implement supervision and
provide guidance. CEEC and GEDI will insist on the scientific, high
efficient, concise and modest philosophy to utilize resources, make
technical planning and solution and strictly execute the contract to
build the project into a demonstration of China-Pakistan cooperation.”

Source: AETOS
Wire

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