KARACHI, Nov 7: Pak-Arab Refinery Company Limited (Parco) will undertake Rs300 million pipeline to transport condensate from Zamzama gas field to Parco’s pumping station at Bubak.

According to Parco sources here on Thursday, this 30-km-long pipeline is called Zamzama joint venture, comprising BHP Petroleum, LASMO, Premier Exploration and government holdings.

The Zamzama Joint Venture had approached Parco due to its experience of owning and operating a 1300 km cross country pipeline network.

This condensate will be further transported to Parco’s mid- country refinery for refining purposes.

Although this project is small keeping in view the industry norms and Parco’s previously designed and implemented projects, it will strengthen the indigenous oil industry as well as serve as a step towards self-sufficiency.

Sources said that this pipeline will be a significant infrastructure development project for Parco.

Parco will design, construct, install and commission all facilities required for the condensate pipeline transfer system including laying of a 30-km pipeline, condensate storage tanks and metering system.

The six inch diameter pipeline will have an ultimate capacity of carrying 3,000 barrels per day.

The Zamzama pipeline project is expected to be completed and commissioned before the middle of next year.

Parco will also operate and maintain the condensate pipeline under an agreement with Zamzama Joint Venture.—APP