Pakistan and the United States are working to deepen collaboration in the energy sector as both sides focus on oil, gas, and minerals. In a meeting held on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker to discuss how Pakistan and the US can explore energy cooperation in oil and gas, intending to boost investments, technology transfer, and sustainable growth.
Baker highlighted the growing interest of American companies in Pakistan’s energy market, particularly in the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector. She stressed that the US Embassy is committed to building direct linkages between American investors and Pakistani counterparts, ensuring stronger private-sector engagement.
Malik underscored Pakistan’s upcoming initiatives, including new bidding rounds for offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration blocks. He added that Pakistan holds vast untapped shale oil and gas reserves, and transforming these resources into productive assets is a top government priority.
Both sides also praised the recent success of the “Direct Line” webinar, which introduced US companies to investment opportunities in Pakistan’s mineral sector. They agreed to replicate the model for future engagements in oil and gas to attract more international interest.
The discussions concluded with a joint pledge to expand cooperation through US investment, advanced technology, and public-private partnerships. By strengthening collaboration, Pakistan and the US aim to explore energy cooperation in oil and gas, minerals, and renewables, laying the foundation for mutual economic growth and long-term energy security.
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