Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a leading E&P company since the early 1950s and one of the largest corporate donors in the country, has funded the establishment of ‘Center of Excellence for Research, Development & Training (CERDT)’ at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore. UET, Lahore, is one of the prestigious engineering universities in the country and was established in 1921. It has played a leading role in professionals’ education, research and training over the years.

MD and CEO PPL Mr. Imran Abbasy presented the cheque for the first Rs. 21 million tranche to establish CERDT to Vice Chancellor, UET Lahore, Professor Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, at a simple ceremony held on April 26 at UET, Lahore. Mr. Abbasy also laid the Foundation stone and was briefed on the Project at the site. Officials from both organisations were present on the occasion.

As such, PPL has committed an overall grant of Rs. 51.1 million over the next three years, which covers the construction and completion of the CERDT building and the procurement of furniture, equipment and simulation tools.

Speaking on occasion, Mr. Abbasy highlighted that as a major stakeholder in fulfilling the country’s energy requirements, PPL remains committed to investing in human resource development and using the latest technology for the Exploration & Production sector through an academia-industry partnership under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

The CERDT aims to be the first Center of its kind in the oil and gas sector in Pakistan for capacity building and training of technical personnel to fulfil local requirements and export skilled professionals. The Center will also play a pivotal role in Research and Development in areas relevant to the oil and gas sector and provide support to PPL for in-house E&P studies and arrange national and international petroleum conferences and seminars.

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MD and CEO PPL Mr. Imran Abbasy (left) presents the donation cheque for the establishment of Center of Excellence for Research, Development & Training at UET, Lahore, to Vice Chancellor, UET Lahore, Professor Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar on April 26.