The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has invited public and expert comments on the proposed $432M Pakistan-Azerbaijan oil pipeline. Key concerns include the justification of a four-year payback period, potential transport cost impact, and capacity assumptions. A public hearing is scheduled for March 2.
The project involves a 256km pipeline from Faisalabad to Tarujabba, with initial capacity of 7 MTPA, extendable to 10 MTPA. Sections include a 20-inch mainline, a 12-inch secondary line, and an 8-inch branch, with storage facilities planned at Faisalabad, Thallian, and Tarujabba.
The pipeline is a joint venture between Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), and Pakistan State Oil. Ogra will assess throughput volumes, tariffs, and regulatory mechanisms to make this strategic energy investment efficient, while ensuring optimal transport and infrastructure use.
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